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Account Closed Savings vs paying off debt
1 May 2019 | 19 replies
It's the second biggest cronyism in US history, even social security isn't as bad as all that.
Andrew Perkins Family and work life balance
27 April 2019 | 18 replies
Understand "why" you want real estate and write down your goalsNo TVNo radioNo social mediaNo games (except family stuff)Turn your car into a mobile university (podcasts, audio books)Get up earlyEat a simple diet (simplicity and mind-share)Keep a simple wardrobe (simplicity and mind-share)Give up social stuff for a year or twoSchedule specific time with your wife and kidsCut out spending that does not align with your goals (requires less income to cover)Tie your identity to growth (mindset)It's time to attack the day (every one of them).
Daniel Mendez The good and bad of turnkey properties
29 July 2019 | 39 replies
There incentive is to keep units occupied at the highest rent reasonable... pretty similar to yours.To identify property managers, I recommend starting with their leasing departments.A good PM should have the ability to take good pictures, create compelling listing descriptions, utilize technology (online applications, social media campaigns, etc.,) and have a leasing team that you can get in touch with and is flexible to schedule showings.
Matt Watson Transitioning from Section 8
25 April 2019 | 17 replies
(Effective September 30, 2018.)(1) A landlord may not, based on the source of income of an otherwise eligible prospective tenant or current tenant:(a) Refuse to lease or rent any real property to a prospective tenant or current tenant, unless the: (i) Prospective tenant's or current tenant's source of income is conditioned on the real property passing inspection; (ii) written estimate of the cost of improvements necessary to pass inspection is more than one thousand five hundred dollars; and (iii) landlord has not received moneys from the landlord mitigation program account to make the improvements;(b) Expel a prospective tenant or current tenant from any real property;(c) Make any distinction, discrimination, or restriction against a prospective tenant or current tenant in the price, terms, conditions, fees, or privileges relating to the rental, lease, or occupancy of real property or in the furnishing of any facilities or services in connection with the rental, lease, or occupancy of real property;(d) Attempt to discourage the rental or lease of any real property to a prospective tenant or current tenant;(e) Assist, induce, incite, or coerce another person to commit an act or engage in a practice that violates this section;(f) Coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of the person having exercised or enjoyed or having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected under this section;(g) Represent to a person that a dwelling unit is not available for inspection or rental when the dwelling unit in fact is available for inspection or rental; or(h) Otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling unit to a prospective tenant or current tenant that, but for his or her source of income, would be eligible to rent real property.(2) A landlord may not publish, circulate, issue, or display, or cause to be published, circulated, issued, or displayed, any communication, notice, advertisement, or sign of any kind relating to the rental or lease of real property that indicates a preference, limitation, or requirement based on any source of income.(3) If a landlord requires that a prospective tenant or current tenant have a certain threshold level of income, any source of income in the form of a rent voucher or subsidy must be subtracted from the total of the monthly rent prior to calculating if the income criteria have been met.(4) A person in violation of this section shall be held liable in a civil action up to four and one-half times the monthly rent of the real property at issue, as well as court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.(5) As used in this section, "source of income" includes benefits or subsidy programs including housing assistance, public assistance, emergency rental assistance, veterans benefits, social security, supplemental security income or other retirement programs, and other programs administered by any federal, state, local, or nonprofit entity.
Scott Barber New Into - Hard Money Question
1 August 2019 | 8 replies
NO legit lender is going to send you a PM on BP or linkdin or any other social media.. you have to engage lenders they don't engage you. other than maybe talking on the open forum and clearly having their business name and e mail or other pertinent in their salutation. 
Larry Majkrzak Transitioning to RE Agent - Dual Career?
6 May 2019 | 8 replies
I probably looked like a teenager checking social media all the time, but was in fact doing real estate business by phone while shampooing minivan carpets. 
Patrick Sears Originating notes and tax burden
26 April 2019 | 4 replies
@Patrick SearsIt’s different for each Individual but if your full time job doesn’t max you out in social security you can look at an S Corp and speak to a CPA to see if there are ways to minimize taxable income.With notes really not much you can do if your looking to sell them vs holding them long term.
Michael Babin Finding real estate
26 April 2019 | 2 replies
You can look for active wholesalers in the area you are looking to invest, you can be active in social media sites like FB marketplace, craigslist, etc., you can look at forclosures, there is a marketplace on this website with off market listings, the list goes on and on. 
Jason Dalka Need to generate 5-6K cash flow per month to pay for nursing home
30 April 2019 | 18 replies
Jason, the assisted living business is a wonderful, socially responsible, profitable business, and it's at least a consideration. 
Kevin McGuire Do financial advisors just not get RI?
20 May 2019 | 37 replies
This what they did: Develop an accurate budget for spending in retirementUnderstand the options available through Medicare and the cost of those optionsReview Social Security benefits, and identify the optimal time to begin drawing benefits to maximize the likelihood that your financial plan will be successfulUnderstand the mechanics behind taking portfolio withdrawals to support your financial needsAssess the impact of a potential long-term-care need on your overall retirement plan