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8 May 2024 | 6 replies
If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.
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7 May 2024 | 4 replies
You can still do something like you suggest, but maintain more control.
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5 May 2024 | 8 replies
@Greg Strunak have you tried the anti-barking devices they sell online?
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7 May 2024 | 10 replies
But I want to control where the money goes, not just into stocks and bonds.
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7 May 2024 | 3 replies
Stay in control whatever you decide.
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7 May 2024 | 19 replies
But as your portfolio builds bigger and the property management company charges per property and not per portfolio, I would think having your own team gives you a better sense of control or a better overview of your properties wouldn't it?
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7 May 2024 | 34 replies
If I default, they will get their house back.I control every step of the process.
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6 May 2024 | 0 replies
I always wanted independence from an employer, but this was the push I needed to get of the porch and out my head and start the process.I am here to start my journey of financial freedom, where I will never have to worry about anyone making major decisions that impact my life in a way that I can not control and leave me in desperation.
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6 May 2024 | 12 replies
You should not get any tax stamp as there is no change of control if you still own the LLC.The section 121 exclusion will only work if you sell the property to a different taxpayer.
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6 May 2024 | 3 replies
If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.