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Jeremy Beland A Hard Lesson Learned from Our 2022 "Scary House" Flip
16 January 2025 | 16 replies
Besides the stress, the other main factor that I want to point out is- time and use of money.Wholesaling would have been much faster and that money could be used for the next deal faster.
Jonathan S. Passive Real Estate Investing
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.
Kenneth Joseph Perfido Should I Pay Off My VA Loan Quickly or Keep Leveraging Debt?
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
If I pay it off, I could maximize cash flow earlier, reducing financial stress and allowing me to focus on other ventures or simply enjoy life more.On the other hand, I know some people advocate for keeping cheap debt and using the extra cash to invest elsewhere for potentially higher returns.Why I’m leaning toward paying it off:Security: No debt = peace of mind.Financial freedom earlier: A fully paid-off rental would give me a significant monthly cash flow?
Nathan Gesner Have you ever used your umbrella insurance policy?
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
In addition, while the umbrella did not end up having to pay out, having it meant I did not stress about it at all.  
Ana Maria Anyone ever bought an investment property through SDIRA Wealth?
27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Hope that helps explain the policy a bit more :) I need to stress again that I was not in the right frame of mind when I made this post.
Adrian Sopher My Story; Life, Mistakes, and Opportunities!
19 January 2025 | 2 replies
I took a break from school and shed all points of stress in my life.
Melanie Baldridge My opinion: 401K VS RE
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
Simplicity: TDAs require minimal effort after initial setup, making them attractive for those seeking stress-free investment.For investors like myself, seeking both stability and growth, combining a TDA with real estate investments creates a diversified portfolio.
Spencer Cornelia $50k Loss on First Two Flips | Out of State Investing Gone Wrong
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
** This is part 6 of me documenting my fun and often stressful real estate journeyThe nightmare is finally over.Today I close on my second flip ending what will hopefully be the roughest period of my investing journey.
Kiley Costa Pay Off STR or Invest in Another Property?
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
-Provides peace of mind knowing you own the property outright, which can reduce stress, especially if income fluctuates during slower seasons.
Walter Pineda Your Property Management suggestion for Memphis, TN Please.
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
I would be more that happy to connect with you and talk about taking all the stress out of managing rentals.