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20 January 2025 | 0 replies
I'm just starting out and getting reps in on analysis, so maybe this is a silly question, but hoping others have wondered the same and curious to hear yall's thoughts!
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
I’d love to hear your thoughts on strategies to achieve breakeven or positive cash flow in the long term.
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2 February 2025 | 17 replies
Curious the groups thoughts 4 years later and the following scenario.A $51k loan at 8.125% with stock holdings that might be volatile next fewer years (big tech & big oil).
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
However if you have no credit history in the US, be prepared to put at least 30-35% down at a higher rate.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some thoughts on your choices:401k Loan: This can be a good option since you're borrowing from yourself, but it comes with repayment risk, especially if you leave your job.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
But I poked around recently and I thought I had missed the bus?
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Transparency, regular communication, and clear milestones have been critical to making this successful.For those of you who are considering working with private lenders or want to improve your deal structure, I hope this gives you some food for thought.
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14 January 2025 | 15 replies
Originally posted by @Brian Eastman:@Roman Stefaniw@Chad Urbshott recommending Olympia Trust and the like is what I thought I was referring - which is self-directed plan itself.
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18 January 2025 | 15 replies
Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback!