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1 February 2025 | 23 replies
You can throw that $550k into an annuity (or similar) and get a decent (and very safe) return.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Hi all,I am new to the online community but have been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for years.
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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
We've all probably felt a little pain this year with rents and longer vacancies due to all the inventory coming online, something like 50,000 units in 2024...so plenty of vacancy and free rent while those get leased up.
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17 January 2025 | 8 replies
Documenting your journey online or engaging on LinkedIn can also help expand your network.
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31 December 2024 | 17 replies
Our online court records in CT are now automatically dropping tenants' evictions fro the record after 3 yrs, or even less.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Prioritize tackling critical issues and beefing up security to keep your property safe and sound.
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25 January 2025 | 91 replies
Though, it is always better to be "safe than sorry".
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9 January 2025 | 16 replies
I can provide him with an online log in so he can review the books from his office.
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10 January 2025 | 16 replies
Sounds like I can safely write them off only after I purchase the rental and start the renovations to ultimately rent it out.
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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
Be a long-term investor focusing on controlling as many assets as possible most safely.