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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
If your business is worth significantly more than what you owe on it, you may be able to borrow against that equity to fund your first deal—rather than walking away from a potentially appreciating asset.Some investors take this route, keeping ownership of their business while using its value to qualify for financing or attract a capital partner.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
I have 3 per property and find that to be the best way for me to take advantage of their high APY and also keep things super organized.
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28 January 2025 | 2 replies
My plan was to keep the condo as my residence, but after a year, refinance to fund a down payment on a multi-family property, either out of state or in the surrounding NY area.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
We made a lot of mistakes like working in the wrong order and doing work just to keep my employees busy.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Keep in mind you will probably have a deductable to pay first.
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
You’ll pay more for tax prep, more for record keeping, more for financing but what will you get?
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30 January 2025 | 47 replies
although keep in mind this narrows the field of buyers quite a bit..
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
and trailer stolen, workshop robbed 3 times, business bank account hacked and Not Insured (w a bank name like C#@$e), hip replacement, Botched oral surgery for sinus cyst 3 times, So Far, that caused an infection that kept me from working most of 2024 and just now recovering.SO Fire Sale February for me But I’m too broke to finish a punchlist to keep rental certificate open on top of living expenses and cover unexpected bills.Seeking micro bridge loan in the $5-10k range to be repaid at sale of house.I have another small single family paid off and rents for $950 as well.Any advice or suggestions for resources Greatly Appreciated
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Keep an eye on this.Wow, this is a big change.
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7 February 2025 | 2 replies
I now keep a majority of my NW in TSM index fund which historically is a solid investment and truly passive income.