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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Additionally, I have $100,000 in cash in the bank, and my monthly expenses for my home and family are around $3,500.My wife earns between $100,000 and $120,000 from her W2 job, while I've recently lost my job but found a new one that pays $65,000 a year.
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30 January 2025 | 11 replies
Additionally, I created MEC (Material Estimator Calculator), a unique residential renovation software that automatically calculates a bill of materials (BOM) based on the property’s condition.Overall, I’m thrilled to escape the Seattle rain and connect with fellow investors here in Arizona.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Additionally, confirm the transfer won’t lead to property reassessment, which could increase taxes.
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Additionally, many deals tend to fly under the radar, so networking within organizations like NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) can help uncover opportunities.If anyone reading this is considering selling their property management company in Texas, feel free to share—I’m genuinely interested in connecting.
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23 January 2025 | 16 replies
Quote from @Nick Am: @Michael Plaks--> The SE taxes are STRICTLY NOT in addition.
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17 January 2025 | 11 replies
Additionally, are there any other factors I should be considering when purchasing a duplex or triplex?
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Are there any additional considerations?
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11 February 2025 | 39 replies
Thank you Eric.In addition to the rental properties, my wife and I have a paid off house, paid off car, and about $1.4m in retirement accounts, brokerages, and savings.We live in a HCOL area and our expenses are $9.5k per month even though we live pretty modestly.I set out initially to have real estate pay for at least some of my expenses in order to give me more freedom and financial security.Is your wife quitting too?
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
In our market it is important to make sure they are a licensed broker, carry adequate GL and worker's comp (and name you as additional insured).
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23 January 2025 | 39 replies
Additionally, please share if this was a scam or not.