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19 August 2024 | 52 replies
My hopes is that the "Biggest and the Baddest" Podcast continues!
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15 August 2024 | 3 replies
There is no downside to appealing your taxes and there is a very good chance you will win.
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15 August 2024 | 0 replies
Potential DrawbacksUpfront Costs: One downside is that new builds can sometimes come with higher upfront costs.
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17 August 2024 | 16 replies
My biggest piece of advice would be to take it slow and learn to evaluate different options and strategies and hear different opinions (you don't have to take them all and use them, see what works for you... there are a lot of them on these forums LOL) as soon as you can.
17 August 2024 | 17 replies
Albany was the biggest little town around for many years, but it has lost its way.
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16 August 2024 | 19 replies
What are the downsides of using a HELOC?
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16 August 2024 | 4 replies
The biggest advantage is I could still refinance since it was technically owner occupied.In terms of privacy, it depends on how the loft is laid out.
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17 August 2024 | 8 replies
This is the biggest thing if you are going into a lot of deals which what you should do anyway due to diversification.Solo 401(k) Advantage: If you're using a Solo 401(k) instead of an IRA, you avoid UDFI entirely.
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19 August 2024 | 20 replies
Also, the biggest ticket item will most likely be the main sewer line disconnected, What was the quote for the repair?
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15 August 2024 | 11 replies
So I think that's like the biggest impact I as an individual could have."