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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
We would need to know your current operating expenses (and rent) to be able to provide any suggestions.
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21 January 2025 | 18 replies
So if your interest payment is $1000 then the servicer automatically ACH debits your account that plus the servicing fee (assuming you set up automatic payments as @Christian Ehlers suggests).
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24 January 2025 | 11 replies
Personal usage will negate the losses from the cost seg in the first year, so we suggest avoiding it.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
I got a quote from Ackerman today for to install a fairly basic alarm system for $700.Any suggestions on alarm companies in Atlanta.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
A cash-out refinance or home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be powerful tools to keep your momentum going.Focus on Stability:Look for investments in areas with strong job markets, population growth, and consistent rental demand.
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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
Keep your W-2 job, save, and you’ll be able to afford your next down payment.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
He prided himself on being hands-on, convinced that no one else could do the job as well as he could.One evening, exhausted from another 14-hour day, Michael met with his friend James, a seasoned real estate investor."
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23 January 2025 | 11 replies
I suggest listening to the BP podcasts and reading through the blogs and books they offer.
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21 January 2025 | 20 replies
My job is to submit bid and negotiate only.