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10 August 2024 | 14 replies
First the underwriting process was painful and a huge waste of my time.
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9 August 2024 | 39 replies
@Matthew DrouinPeople having 50 different retirement vehicles so when they turn 60, they can travel the world in their wheelchair with back pain and arthritis lol.
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6 August 2024 | 2 replies
Also file a complaint with the CFPB Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)Regarding do you have any legal action - you can prove you do not owe it but you will not get any compensation - courts have ruled long ago the only recourse you have is actual money you lost - there is no "pain and suffering" if a statement is incorrect and you have to fight with them on it.
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6 August 2024 | 3 replies
Richmond has many neighborhoods that have been enjoying revitalization, but not without pain points.
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7 August 2024 | 6 replies
JaimeWhat is your financial pain threshold on this?
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15 August 2024 | 86 replies
Unless these were just a brief growing pain and you are now running a very profitable business in REI.
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5 August 2024 | 5 replies
Having extra liquidity will also help as you may run into some growing pains as you begin your journey as a flipper.
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6 August 2024 | 4 replies
@Noah Bacon Investors should be aware that, in many states, an investor can not act as Owner/Builder on a property that is not their primary residence.But as far as what Investors tend to screw up, the list is long and painful: Structural - Awful framing, undersized headers and beams (or none, Lol)Electrical - Don't even get me started......Plumbing - Not as bad as electrical but still....leave it to the Pros.And the main thing that people screw up is, believe it or not, painting.
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7 August 2024 | 15 replies
You may not like the tough love approach, but "pain" is the biggest motivator.
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5 August 2024 | 0 replies
To build a product that truly addresses the biggest pain points, your experience and expertise are invaluable in increasing the likelihood of success for this project.How You Can Help:I’d love to hear about your experiences and gather your thoughts on what features would be most beneficial for you.