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14 January 2025 | 1 reply
We have tried multiple local collection agencies, and we have not received a penny for over a hundred thousand dollars of bad debt submitted to them.We keep hearing, "It takes time" but it's been well over a year with the most recent one.
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11 January 2025 | 420 replies
MYTH: transferring debt to heloc will pay Debt off soonerBUSTED!
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
Additionally, involve a real estate attorney to ensure the transaction aligns with legal requirements and protects both parties’ interests.
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7 February 2025 | 2 replies
.- China is issuing record debt to stave off recession, while the US bull market continues (Wallerstein).- Texas vs California Home Construction.
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20 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.
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13 January 2025 | 8 replies
If you have a lot of equity and little cash flow, you should consider accessing that equity to use elsewhere.Another factor to consider is your interest rate on the debt.
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12 January 2025 | 6 replies
To Sum it up, its a good idea if you can exceed the cost of capital (higher rate than your cost of debt) with what you earn on your heloc/debt you pull out and invest.The question is how much gains above is enough to substantiate the risk of your variable interest rate, well thats up to your personal investing criteria.
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28 January 2025 | 11 replies
The last two hours were with the legal team at MR and they confirmed there can be no other up front charges beyond the one month’s rent cap.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Once you know what is legal (seeing other listings in a particular area does not count as people do it in illegal areas all the time).