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25 January 2025 | 7 replies
The Contractor is wrongly blamed for job over-runs when it is usually the clients fault.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
HUDuser.org is great for vacancy rates, but cross-referencing with local market reports is important for more context.For job diversity and employers, LinkedIn or regional economic development websites often provide insights.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Don't change jobs or income yet.Once you do and you think you can manage the payments based on your new income, maybe once you get the rooms rented.Then if you want to switch there are plenty of opportunities.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Yup, I think if hired someone to do a job, that they have an obligation to do that job to fullest.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
However my understanding is that exceptions can be made if unexpected life events happen such as job relocation, eminent domain, marriage, divorce, changes to family size, deployment, imprisonment, bankruptcy etc.
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20 January 2025 | 17 replies
experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
They did a great job and the property was very turn key.
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17 January 2025 | 12 replies
All good, he got the job and started on May, 10, 2018.To make a long story short.
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Inconsistent Cash FlowUnlike traditional jobs, real estate doesn’t provide steady paychecks.
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27 January 2025 | 3 replies
On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.