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24 June 2022 | 4 replies
Unfortunately, most of the entrepreneurs I know either started their company pre children, when they could spend a lot of time on it, or many were laid off from a full time job and started the company out of necessity.
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30 January 2023 | 52 replies
Less likely to get "lucky" in 2023.Disposable income decreases significantly during market downturns so choose wisely.Now more than ever, investors should be looking for necessities, not nice to haves.
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6 February 2023 | 6 replies
I think Seller financing is mostly born out of necessity and no matter the market people will always need to sell for some reason or another and seller financing it will be the only option.
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28 August 2014 | 2 replies
Sit down and analyze ALL of your budget including if you have a significant other, kids, etc.Look at your current debt and make a personal financial statement of assets and liabilities.Cut out all things you think are a necessity but are really comfort things not needed.
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9 January 2018 | 198 replies
Shelter is one of the basic necessities of life, and that is worth paying for just like food and clothing.
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22 October 2022 | 10 replies
That makes a strong realtor with experience in the investment space a necessity.
7 April 2023 | 3 replies
At my age, keeping my primary home free and clear is an emotional necessity.
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24 February 2023 | 46 replies
If land is decreasing over time + population is growing, do you believe housing is a necessity?
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30 March 2023 | 34 replies
You can then charge them extra for using the extra electricity which became more of a luxury than a necessity.
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10 April 2023 | 61 replies
It is shelter, a "raw material" required as a necessity of life, and it can be and is traded, thus a "Life Commodity".