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18 December 2024 | 23 replies
Its the less aggressive model but it was programed into me from a young age, keep your business risk separate from the things that you need to live (home, car, food, etc.).
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16 December 2024 | 4 replies
Based on your age & needs, you could consider a variable annuity (stock market) vs a fixed or deferred annuity (more like a long term CD).
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16 December 2024 | 4 replies
At 12 to 18 months of aging, I may look to cash out on this one.What are others seeing??
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3 January 2025 | 40 replies
NO debt NO debt NO debt on rentals is the way to go as you mature in age as an investors.
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19 December 2024 | 5 replies
A more typical rule of thumb is to budget 10%–15% of gross rental income for maintenance and repairs over the long term, depending on the property’s age, class, and location.
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17 December 2024 | 27 replies
Since I am married and have school age kids, I place a real premium on minimizing my management time.
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13 December 2024 | 7 replies
As for other ongoing expenses that will really vary by property age and condition.
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17 December 2024 | 12 replies
I also wish I had started thinking about REI at your age.
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25 January 2025 | 155 replies
Hell I can get an aged SHELF (not shell) company for $695 there and it was the EIN and all that.
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5 December 2024 | 4 replies
We lucked into a rehab project and successfully run a short term rental in Bell Buckle TN. It has approximately $200,000 in equity and currently cash flows about $1500/mo ( we split this cash flow and equity 50/50 wit...