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12 February 2025 | 27 replies
I never got the whole "this will change your life" sales pitch - it is only going to change your life if you put the work in.
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17 February 2025 | 3 replies
I also agree it's better to use real life examples rather than hypotheticals.
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16 February 2025 | 4 replies
I’ve lived here my whole life and worked hard to buy a house in my parents' neighborhood, which is the most sought-after area in the city.
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13 February 2025 | 8 replies
Using a Whole Life Insurance (WLI) loan avoids banks but accrues interest, potentially reducing policy benefits—compare this with other financing options like HELOC or seller financing.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Rinse and repeat as many times as life allows, or convert to buying pure investments.Consider employment with a property management company.
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18 February 2025 | 3 replies
I have decided the multi family is the best path forward for my current life situation.
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12 February 2025 | 0 replies
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13 February 2025 | 1 reply
They will rationalize it away but it keeps them and us from experiencing the richness of life and growing.
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18 February 2025 | 3 replies
@Taylor Smith If you’re looking to become an investor Brandon Turner has a list of 21 excellent books for investors on his Better Life Podcast from last Friday night.
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18 February 2025 | 14 replies
All it needs now is a little TLC to bring it to life—think fresh paint, new fixtures, etc.The cabinets, floors, and walls are all in good shape, so you’ve got a solid starting point.