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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
I was a SWO for 8 years, and the best thing I did to improve my financial life was real estate investing.
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5 February 2025 | 18 replies
if they are pressuring you like this.PLEASE watch the American Greed Episode on Remmington Financial .not saying these guys wont or don't fund of course.. but when I do my deals with my banks its common that I pay for the phase one and the appraiser directly..
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
Consult with a qualified tax advisor who understands these limitations and can help develop a comprehensive strategy aligned with your specific situation.Remember: The best tax planning looks beyond immediate deductions to your complete financial picture.
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28 January 2025 | 2 replies
NYC laws around rentals—especially short- to mid-term—can be tricky, so you’ll want to avoid any compliance headaches.The biggest challenge with this plan is finding a rent-stabilized apartment that makes financial sense and actually gives you breathing room.
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4 February 2025 | 13 replies
You want to have your financial house in order so you know what you CAN afford and what you SHOULD spend.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
Happy to post more details on the financials but for starters we owe 1060000 on a 2.25% VA loan.
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15 January 2025 | 144 replies
It is a well established belief in the financial industry that there is an inherent conflict of interest when financial advisors are compensated on sales commission.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
For me, it wasn't a book that got me into this but it was a conversation I had with a client while I was a financial advisor working for Merrill Lynch.
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1 February 2025 | 7 replies
These are the financial concerns:1.
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7 February 2025 | 38 replies
Amy Vaughn will no longer serve as the chief financial officer ("CFO") for RAD Diversified REIT, Inc.