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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
Leaving the folks to their own devices to figure things out, with empty wallets and full credit cards.
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5 December 2024 | 11 replies
I recently watched a BiggerPockets podcast on YouTube where both folks made flood insurance mistakes from not noticing something in the disclosure.
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17 December 2024 | 86 replies
I know many folks that started a business with just a business card, telephone, a vehicle and ambition.
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3 December 2024 | 12 replies
Lots of Portland and OR folk here as well.
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1 December 2024 | 7 replies
Thanks to you folks David and Yecnim for sharing your stories.
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1 December 2024 | 91 replies
To simply not invest with folks who exhibit "Free Spin" syndrome, and continually buy without putting their own money where their mouth is.
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2 December 2024 | 5 replies
All said, you will find many folks within these forums that are strong promoters of self-directed IRAs.
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2 December 2024 | 26 replies
Now after we hired them I am seeing folks say not to.
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2 December 2024 | 4 replies
Also how do folks feel about Real Estate buyers who aren't investing for maximum Cash-flow, but instead investing for long-term equity, appreciation, and eventual cash-flow?
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5 December 2024 | 13 replies
Many folks feel that a one year hold is sufficient.