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31 October 2024 | 24 replies
Work a lot, save it all, eat the food that your mother makes for you and go to work- then when you have a big pile of money of your own you can decide if you want to risk it On real estate.Read Rich Dad Poor Dad.Good Luck!
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24 October 2024 | 9 replies
You could possibly drop the mortgage insurance, but the difference in rate would most likely eat up those savings.
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24 October 2024 | 15 replies
There is too punitive measures and shorter time horizon for that loan to mature and eat away at your equity buffer.
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23 October 2024 | 5 replies
Most chase the money and shrug off the lower risk proposition that will allow them to eat well for a few years.
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18 October 2024 | 25 replies
This means that mortgage payments eat up 60% of rent even before considering vacancy.
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22 October 2024 | 18 replies
I know I am old when I have never ordered door dash, uber eats and did venmo for the first time a few months ago.
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21 October 2024 | 4 replies
They can eat the cost. 3.
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23 October 2024 | 11 replies
While the lack of income tax is a huge draw for many, I agree that property taxes can quickly eat into profits, especially for investors renting out properties.
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23 October 2024 | 18 replies
This will help you to understand deal structures from the LP perspective and will give you some credibility if you raise money for others.Also, be prepared to "eat your own dog food" - invest your money in the same deal you're raising money for.
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23 October 2024 | 15 replies
This becomes even more important if you’re a high earner because taxes can eat up a significant portion of your income.