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31 December 2024 | 418 replies
I had a friend who came to me early '09' in a panic.
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2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hi Jeffrey,It sounds like you're in a great position with your rental portfolio and cash savings, and I admire your commitment to keeping your investments!
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29 December 2024 | 15 replies
To stay secure, I’d recommend saving 3-6 months of mortgage payments, budgeting for repairs, and possibly investing in a home warranty.
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3 January 2025 | 45 replies
Plus, you’re close to paying it off, and owning it free and clear in a few years would only boost your returns.
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2 January 2025 | 19 replies
You will make a better return with less risk keeping your money in a CD or bond.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
It's in a B/A neighborhood.
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27 December 2024 | 22 replies
Use PassivePockets and invest in a large syndication deal?
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28 December 2024 | 7 replies
We hadn't changed the rents in a while, but they weren't moving.
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27 December 2024 | 8 replies
Yes, you bought what seems like a good deal on paper, but in reality, you own an old apartment building in a neighborhood with poor security, possibly surrounded by long-vacant shops, streets piled with garbage, and a poorly managed community.
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31 December 2024 | 4 replies
I an afford to sit on this property as its in the Yosemite AirBnb hot spot and don't need to do anything right away as its in a killer location.