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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Connecting with other local investors can help you learn the ropes faster and avoid common pitfalls.If you have any specific questions—whether it’s about neighborhoods, property types, or what to expect—I’d be happy to help.
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5 February 2025 | 56 replies
Financial independence requires an income that:Increases faster than inflation.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
Depending how much of the neighborhood is a hot zone for renting rather buying, and which Property type is performing better than the other (meaning 1bd 1ba 2 floor renting out faster and much more consistently than a 2bd 1ba 1 floor), you can make your choice of those factors as well as other ones that impact your decision for what you wanna do with your investment.
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26 January 2025 | 17 replies
So don't beat yourself up, it's not you, it's the market.
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8 January 2025 | 0 replies
Additionally, working in a small-town market taught us how to effectively price properties for faster sales without compromising profit.
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12 February 2025 | 156 replies
Pays down faster.
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5 January 2025 | 2 replies
Do you want to raise more money faster?
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5 February 2025 | 28 replies
Interior drawer depth (front to back) needs to be at least 14".
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
My goal is to be filthy rich and set my family up for generations. maybe I should pay the mortgages faster?
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
Selling and exploring a 1031 exchange could make sense if you can find a deal with stronger cash flow or faster equity growth, but the key is comparing your current return to what your skill and experience could generate in another investment.Here to help,Jorge