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18 December 2024 | 2 replies
From November 22 to December 29, step into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring twinkling lights, stunning larger-than-life sculptures, an ice-skating trail, and visits with Santa.
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19 December 2024 | 82 replies
Have both a personal and REI emergency fund because life happens.
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18 December 2024 | 0 replies
For example, a buyer putting 20% down on a $500k home would pay around $500k in interest over the life of a typical mortgage at current rate around 6.5%.
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19 December 2024 | 10 replies
But if you hold that thing for 10 years I don't see how your life is not completely different and people don't think your a genius for buying a middle of the road househack now.
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18 December 2024 | 29 replies
Quote from @Jared Leggett: Quote from @Corey Conklin: I know that moving away from home isn't what anyone really wants to do but in your situation it would absolutely change your life, financially (and for the better) if you left.Again, I don't know your situation but I can tell you that a sanitation worker in a small town in Kansas (town of about 12,000 people) makes more money than you do living in NYC.
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17 December 2024 | 8 replies
Hello @Anthony DiSanzo,I’ve lived in Memphis my whole life and have been helping investors like you build solid rental portfolios here for over 20 years.
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20 December 2024 | 4 replies
Like almost everything else in life: Short-term pain for long-term gain!
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18 December 2024 | 6 replies
Their videos, webinars and web content have been a huge help in presenting what the concept of shared ownership looks like in real life.
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24 December 2024 | 6 replies
With some of my clients, I've seen discounts of 30% to 90%.Here is a real-life example: I invested in a $50K note; it was second TD but with significant equity (over $200K) protecting my investment.
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15 December 2024 | 12 replies
You can give notice to one of the tenants, then move in and rent out rooms to further cut your living expenses.Yes, something I've considered but does require me to move from CA to TN, so big life change.