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23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Instead of paying into someone else’s property, you could be using that allowance to finance your own real estate investment.In Germany, you have access to a stable market with long-term growth potential, and U.S. service members and government civilians have unique advantages here.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
Welcome, hope all is well
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
As I've come to terms with this I have taken the last five months to regroup and really think about the future which brings me to my post and what I'd like to get the communities opinion on.I successfully negotiated and acquired one of my duplexes in 2017 that I nearly have paid off (note balance is $54k, property value $230k).
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6 February 2025 | 15 replies
Because of the relationship I have with the contractors I use, there is no material mark up when they source the material.Basically there is not an issue.The CSLB law on prohibition of T&M residential home improvement contracts has been around a long time.
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7 February 2025 | 15 replies
Passive income is certainly the name of the game - building a real estate portfolio and creating generational wealth are key ingredients to long term holistic financial health and success.There are fantastic real estate investment opportunities in various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast of the country.
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
Thanks in advance,Keyshawn Good morning, the Destin market allows for short term, mid term and long term rentals depending on the area.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
While I help people find their dream homes daily, my true passion lies in real estate investing and building long-term wealth.
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23 January 2025 | 15 replies
Thus it's often more profitable to find long-term tenant than squeezing out every rental dollar you can. - RentReady repairs & vacancies between tenants can blow any projected ROIs.2) Warren Buffet - go where others aren't.
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21 January 2025 | 59 replies
It has taken me time and I am ok with building long term wealth vs spendable dollars today.
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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
No kidding this is as simple as it gets.. just advertise that you accept shorter term leases and riase your price.. we have been doing it in Vegas for years..