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8 February 2025 | 80 replies
Some sell everything and ride off into the sunset, others prepare a trust and train the next generation to take the helm.
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31 December 2024 | 418 replies
They may have been looking left and preparing for a 12%, 15%, 17% return and never paid attention to the risks on the right.
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24 December 2024 | 8 replies
Be prepared for trial runs with several different candidates if you choose to hire a handyman to make sure they turn out to be qualified and dependable.
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14 December 2024 | 8 replies
then you take the state test and the federal test to get your NMLS registration..
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11 January 2025 | 420 replies
If there's any existing balance on the HELOC when you start, just remember that those interest payments and principal payments (if any) are NOT part of his scenario.Now, tell me how wrong I am, but be prepared to explain why.David:The HELoC is a bit of a strawman in this example.Back to my earlier question, why not simply increase the payment on the mortgage note by $300/month and dispense with the accumulator and lump-sum payment of $3000 every 10-months?
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18 December 2024 | 5 replies
For example, if the area is rural you might wish to have the house inspected, the well tested, and the septic system inspected by separate services.
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10 December 2024 | 25 replies
I do suggest putting the asset in the app ASAP to lower the audit risk.You can meet Substantially all participation tests (test no 2).
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19 January 2025 | 147 replies
However, the reality has proven to be quite different, and I am feeling deceived and deeply frustrated.I am prepared to pursue this matter further, including with media outlets if necessary.
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13 December 2024 | 7 replies
Hello everyone,
I am currently working through a challenging financial situation. I have high-interest debt with a 28% APR that I need to pay off before focusing on saving for a home with my current income . To addre...
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19 January 2025 | 354 replies
A few weeks ago I wrote a summary overview to our investors in both funds to prepare them for probably lower returns in the short run from potential higher defaults.