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25 January 2025 | 24 replies
I live in Honolulu currently but used to live in Tokyo (mother is Japanese) and still travel there on a regular basis (pre-Covid).
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8 January 2025 | 10 replies
And that's not even taking into account the regular tenant BS.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
You can borrow against a 401k or another property you own for example, but that would a secured loan.
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10 January 2025 | 9 replies
A “syndication” is almost always a capital raise for the sale of a security/investment.
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22 January 2025 | 21 replies
.- Taxes: While the 10% penalty is waived, the withdrawn amount will still be subject to regular income taxes.This can be a useful way to access funds for a home purchase, but keep in mind the tax implications and the potential impact on your retirement savings.
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19 January 2025 | 354 replies
IE securing them paying tax's insurance etc etc.
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28 December 2024 | 7 replies
I was hoping for some idea to secure the Promissory Note but it seems that's not available.Thanks for your response.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
Maybe if you had a good, secure location to store things you could pre-order stuff you think you might need for your next project(s) and stockpile it.
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9 January 2025 | 12 replies
It’s astounding how many fake documents are circulating today—you can find everything from fake references and stolen Social Security numbers to falsified income documents.To combat this, we rely on tools like Plaid, Verifast, and Snappt, which are excellent for verifying financial information and detecting fraudulent activity.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I personally will not expand into a market without securing a reliable team first.Service Quality Over Price – While 10-15% may seem attractive, be cautious—cheaper often means less attention to detail.