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12 January 2025 | 20 replies
Real estate is one of the best mind-sharpening exercises in the investment world simply because getting it wrong there is no stock liquidation or quick way out.
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10 January 2025 | 22 replies
It's an asset that provides stable predictable income as well as appreciation and tax benefits next step buy yourself a Bently and celebrate.
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17 January 2025 | 28 replies
You do want to order early in the sale before items start going out of stock.
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
If not, should I sell stock that I have that has capital gains that would be due on it and offset that?
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4 January 2025 | 9 replies
As a US citizen I have an SSN, file taxes every year on my foreign employment income, hold US-domiciled assets (stocks, IRA, 401k), and I have a ~15 year credit history with a decently high score.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
These areas have affordable entry points, diverse housing stock, and steady demand.
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28 December 2024 | 3 replies
Our investors benefit from immediate equity creation, and long term predictable cash flow, overall a great investment for us!
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6 January 2025 | 31 replies
Many laundromats take card payments these days, which is very helpful in verifying revenue.Look at the lease terms – long-term leases with reasonable rent increases are important for keeping costs predictable, and can also be important for securing financing.Also, check out the equipment and figure out what repairs or upgrades might be needed in the near future.
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3 January 2025 | 12 replies
We both work in finance, so we’re pretty comfortable running the numbers.Our combined W2 income is ~$350K, and I work remotely with a very flexible schedule.We’ve saved over $200K across various assets (stocks, crypto, cash), and we live frugally, saving around $100K a year after taxes.
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8 January 2025 | 4 replies
I've looked into roof stock as a possible option but I've heard nothing but negative reviews about them.