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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to talk about real estate or exchange ideas!
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23 January 2025 | 6 replies
Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions as well.
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27 January 2025 | 48 replies
And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.
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18 January 2025 | 9 replies
We have about 1/3 to 1/2 of a down saved at the moment, have a 755 Credit score, and are feeling good.
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26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Alternatively, I feel that a property manager could probably rent the property out and cash flow even after they take their cut, but I am worried about the screening process and potential tenants destroying my new home.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
If your interest payment is $8,125Your stocks have to make a dividiend of about $11,000 of which you would prolly pay 15% to 25% in federal / state taxes / NIIT.Assuming you will make a 10%-11% return is not guaranteed.You will also feel good about having a paid off property(relief).Furthermore, your credit score may go up with a paid off property.Best of luck!
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
So if anyone would like to connect with me feel free to do so!
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5 February 2025 | 8 replies
If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to reach out.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Entering the world of real estate can feel overwhelming.