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9 December 2024 | 21 replies
There will always be demand in the market (it's not like some covid markets that could disappear as vacation destinations almost entirely over the next decade), and the regulation risk is as near to zero as you can get in this industry so long as you buy in the approved tourist zones (again, compared to some smaller/less mature markets where they could outlaw STRs tomorrow).For short period cash flow there are better options.
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4 December 2024 | 30 replies
It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.My Recommendation: Spreadsheets are usually fine for your first 1-3 properties. 3+ properties, you should use a software.
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14 December 2024 | 42 replies
That depends on what I am starting with capital wise, family wise, and intentions.If I'm a regular joe believing the ******** BP and other areas state of FI in 5 years with REI I take a chill pill and start buying in an area that's showing promise(already changing) in a city that's growing(industry, population wise) that's free from natural disaster risk(as best as I could).
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9 December 2024 | 98 replies
I've been around the tech industry since the mid-1990's so when Bitcoin first started to gain a little traction I had a lot of tech friends who would try to evangelize to me about it.
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30 November 2024 | 6 replies
There's a bunch more industry outside of just automotive.
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24 November 2024 | 7 replies
- Stock & LeaderIt is questionable what the end result of that statute is going to be.
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2 December 2024 | 21 replies
Conventional loans are available all day long for rental properties, so long as the property is residential (1-4 unit) and not commercial (5+ units, retail, industrial, etc).
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28 November 2024 | 8 replies
The one you can scale.I know successful business owners in the fitness industry, tanning salons, real estate, window coverings, maintenance, billboard, ATMs, etc.Generally, I would be skeptical of jumping into a business based on YouTube videos hosted by and featuring people that are likely primarily trying to sell you their respective courses.Small businesses can indeed be great investments, but they are hard.
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26 November 2024 | 12 replies
My resources may not be the best when it comes to what the market leaders are doing...Cheers!
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10 December 2024 | 36 replies
It is very common in this industry since there is a lack of regulations on business purpose loans.