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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
I'm looking for likeminded, hopefully already successful individuals, who would like to chat and share stories about the opportunities and ways of working in RE here in Portugal.Any meetups happening in Lisbon, remote- or on-site?
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
I’ve seen countless stories of families choosing between groceries and rent, or parents juggling eviction notices while trying to shield their children from the stress.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
Reading your story like this as a whole was incredibly inspiring.
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1 January 2025 | 36 replies
Wow this is very inspirational.
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
This planning phase at the beginning does not seem to be emphasized enough.As I read other people's investment stories and talk with other real estate investors, I have noticed that some seem to have unrealistic expectations about real estate investing.
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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
Showcase real-life success stories and emphasize how real estate income, combined with tax savings (e.g., deductions, 1031 exchanges), could potentially outweigh your current W-2 salary over time.Suggest a trial period for the first deal, involving him in decisions to build trust and confidence in the process.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
.- Detached ADUs: Maximum height is 25 feet or two stories, but cannot exceed the height of the primary structure.3.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
In 2016 they moved to a one story home due to aging and ended up renting their initial home.
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26 December 2024 | 3 replies
The fact that you’re so close to achieving your goal is inspiring.
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29 December 2024 | 23 replies
Long story short I have never put more than 10% down on a loan and I have never use FHA.