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1 December 2024 | 25 replies
Out of state may be your best bet, everyone on this thread has suggested great markets.
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27 November 2024 | 8 replies
If the real estate is producing a steady return, you can make more aggressive bets with stocks or other alt assets.
25 November 2024 | 14 replies
The big boys play this as a team sport, so think about what you need to know, who you can get it from and then go find that person.
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26 November 2024 | 9 replies
Getting multiple contractors involved will be your best bet to get a reliable estimate, though you need to come up with a scope of work.
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26 November 2024 | 13 replies
I also read in real estate by the numbers that it's risky to bet on market appreciation.
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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
I'd bet if there were a good field of competition the price would drop
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21 November 2024 | 23 replies
My son just joined the Navy and now that I’m an empty nester I want to make a shift and bet on myself!
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1 December 2024 | 31 replies
If not, buying a turnkey, rent-ready property could be a better first bet.
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19 November 2024 | 2 replies
Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.
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20 November 2024 | 12 replies
I also work a full time W2 and have 3 kids in sports, so time is not always my friend.