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13 January 2025 | 8 replies
Hi All,Newbie here, just a quick question we are building an addition on our second home, we have a primary residence, and two rental properties. We are trying to not use our retirement funds. Are there any strategies...
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
Have you calculated what your (monthly nut) is you need to survive business wise and personally?
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25 January 2025 | 8 replies
Others may have personal experience to share.
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26 January 2025 | 30 replies
the only thing with that is protecting future landlords.. but then again thats a personal choice..
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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
Ill be sure to save your contact for any investors I come across that are in the MA market.
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9 January 2025 | 44 replies
Your personal loan has a 5 year balloon period.
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17 January 2025 | 14 replies
Don't forget to change all your faucet aerators and shower heads to low flow it makes a huge difference as well as far as water usage and saving HOT water.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Choosing a solution like that means missing out on significant opportunities to free up your time for what you do best while also foregoing the expertise of a tax professional who could provide substantial benefits—potentially saving you thousands of dollars.
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22 January 2025 | 14 replies
Holding this for 1 month (hoping that's enough to refi) that's $5k.So my aim is to save money overall by making a cash offer and close it soon.