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Blake H. A Punch to the Gut 👊
28 August 2021 | 90 replies
Willing to knuckle down, work hard, forego the immediate leisure and consumer comforts to achieve what really matters most, achieving financial security, stability, a future.
Jonathan Small Investing in Dividend Stocks vs. Single-Family Rentals: A Comparative Analysis
1 December 2023 | 11 replies
Investing in dividend stocks offers several advantages, including:Passive Income: Dividend stocks generate a consistent stream of passive income, providing regular payouts to shareholders.Diversification: Dividend stocks can be easily diversified across different industries and sectors, mitigating overall portfolio risk.Tax Advantages: Dividend payments are often eligible for favorable tax treatment, enhancing overall returns.Potential for Capital Appreciation: Dividend stocks may also experience capital appreciation, leading to additional gains over time.However, dividend stocks also carry certain drawbacks:Fluctuating Dividends: Dividend payments can vary or even be suspended depending on company performance.Market Volatility: Dividend stocks are subject to market fluctuations, meaning their value can rise or fall significantly.Limited Control: Shareholders have limited control over company operations and dividend decisions.Single-Family Rentals: Building Equity and Cash FlowSingle-family rental properties offer a distinct investment approach, providing a tangible asset and potential rental income.
Josh Stack A "Hall Analysis" of Gastonia as a Market for Buy&Hold Rentals
4 May 2021 | 75 replies
Over the past decade, the City’s economy has diversified its commercial and industrial base through a variety of industry, trade and tourism sectors, while the significance of the textile industry has declined. 
Stephen Moore What are the dangers of Tax Lien Purchases?
9 June 2017 | 8 replies
@Stephen Moore I organized and ran the Tax Sale Auction for Marion County, Indiana for a number of years before getting back into the private sector.
Sukrita Kejriwal Real Estate Investing around Philadelphia
26 September 2016 | 6 replies
Everyone goes about this business differently and there are definitely opportunities for both sectors in Philly. 
Matthew Mucker Where does the 50% rule come from?
1 May 2021 | 300 replies
Apartment property sector demand can be threatened by a booming market in single-family-home sales spurred by low interest rates, weak demand for apartments due to a struggling economy and job losses; and overbuilding
Jesse Scheidel City Population data
15 November 2023 | 3 replies
However, all private sector jobs are short-lived.
Cassandra Alessio Software for Data
27 October 2023 | 2 replies
Without new companies moving into the city and creating replacement jobs, the only jobs left will be low-paying service sector jobs.
Dan H. California proposes additional 25% tax for flippers
28 April 2022 | 33 replies
C.A.R. has worked to put together a broad coalition in opposition to the bill including almost all sectors of the real estate industry.AB 1771 also does nothing to ensure that first-time or other home buyers are guaranteed access to homes, nor does it create more housing opportunities.
Pj Arora Should I look outside of Dallas area for investment?
25 February 2022 | 10 replies
Seems to me that nationwide we can get better cash flow in the C class type sectors and if B + is a goal there’s the trade off of less cash flow but better potential appreciation.