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28 December 2024 | 23 replies
Risky too compared to just holding stocks or bonds.I'm not even worth that much money so I have to ask the more experienced and successful investors on this forum: what keeps you going?
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24 December 2024 | 7 replies
Professional guidance can be obtained from local personal experts experienced in your particular niche.
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25 December 2024 | 28 replies
People that have experienced the smell coming through the walls via the interior voids will tell you it is quite potent, persistent and annoying.
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26 December 2024 | 15 replies
It’s packed with resources like forums, podcasts, and articles where you can learn from experienced investors and ask questions.
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3 January 2025 | 45 replies
Many experienced investors adapt by targeting deals with slightly higher percentages up to 75-80% while carefully analyzing potential risks and margins.
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27 December 2024 | 16 replies
So, my recommendation is to reach out to an experienced agent and speak to them.
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24 December 2024 | 25 replies
Just the same way the increase in the money supply from 1969-1972 was the cause of the inflation we experienced in the same way just a few years later.
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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
I know there are a lot of very experienced investors here in the country who have been successful for a generation or so.
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27 December 2024 | 19 replies
Not thrilled that it appears to be going up, but glad to know that we aren't the only ones experiencing longer hold times.
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23 December 2024 | 2 replies
Insurance Housing Partnerships:Insurance companies do sometimes need temporary housing for families, but the process to get on their radar can be unclear, as you experienced with GEICO.