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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Keep in mind this is a self-directed account and most are not.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
Is this considered a HELOC?
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4 February 2025 | 8 replies
Happy to talk through this in more detail and good luck with the out of state investing!
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
I'd personally be a bit more conservative with the underwriting and make sure to see what the carrying costs could potential get to especially if this is a bigger renovation and not just cosmetic.
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16 January 2025 | 0 replies
🤝[I am not sure I fully understood what I was getting into when I undertook this research.
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.
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28 January 2025 | 27 replies
Quote from @Paul Lucenti: @Shawn Ackerman thanks Shawn - I'll add that into my numbers thanks for the tip.
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21 January 2025 | 9 replies
I’m at the very beginning of my REI journey and I would love some guidance on how I can best optimize my planning, research and saving phase (which I’m dedicating 2025 to).
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm interested in learning about rental property investment, looking to build a rental portfolio, exploring real estate investing to replace my income.