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24 January 2025 | 7 replies
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.
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16 January 2025 | 5 replies
Practice analyzing deals, explore surrounding markets if NYC feels too competitive, and stay persistent, closing your first deal takes time but is well worth the effort.Good luck!
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25 January 2025 | 15 replies
Explore furnishing it as a medium term rental maybe.
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4 February 2025 | 17 replies
But don't kid yourself by thinking you saved any money here by representing yourself when you are overpaying compared to what most buyers are currently paying.
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10 February 2025 | 62 replies
Four kids in one room and the baby in our room.
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12 January 2025 | 4 replies
Should we explore that route, purchase an already built duplex in Peoria or another part of the Midwest?
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12 January 2025 | 1 reply
It’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for a robust management tool.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Flipping and rental properties are great areas to explore.
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
As an aside, my laundry pods for the guests and liquid for the turnovers are "free and clear" and have never gotten a complaint.I have had guests break into my owner closets, but oddly never steal (they were kids probably looking for liquor).
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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
My family consists of my wife and three kids, and I’m currently the sole earner.