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15 July 2019 | 2 replies
(Here in California is fat outside of our price range).Our search has brought us into the New Orleans area; multifamily properties are available and reasonably priced.Beyond being mindful of the flood zones, is there any additional considerations to investing in this area specifically if the numbers make sense?
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3 August 2021 | 73 replies
We walked away from the settlement table with a fat check and a brand new farm.Then I learned how expensive farm equipment is.
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8 August 2020 | 21 replies
No properties to flip, rehab or rent, no contractors, tenants or other annoyances to bother you... just cashing fat checks every month...
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9 October 2010 | 45 replies
Both sides need to man up and take responsibility but unfortunately the banks with their now big fat bailout checks from our wonderful government feel that they don't need to take responsibility anymore now that big bro is backing them up.Nice wonderful system we have in place here!!!!!
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25 December 2010 | 16 replies
Merry Christmas guys now if you will excuse me I must take care of some fat guy with a white beard and reindeer on my roof.
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3 February 2013 | 13 replies
If they had a fat car pmt and tons of credit cards with balances I might be inclined to say no but if just the opposite low dti I would say yes.
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15 August 2015 | 4 replies
Having a flexible job with enough fat to save and invest is arguably a better position to be in for what it sounds like you want to do.If you do work for someone, I would suggest a much smaller venture, where you are able to wear many hats.
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22 June 2014 | 22 replies
Even with a 25% tax, the fat profits these people are making will not dissuade them from leaving the flipping business.
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1 July 2018 | 4 replies
Agree with @Colleen F. At
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25 April 2018 | 59 replies
Anyone can swing a bat but waiting for the fat pitch requires a decent amount of emotional maturity.