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20 November 2024 | 12 replies
Selling now avoids capital gains tax and lets you reinvest into a new primary home and a solid rental property, which feels like the safer play given the cash flow challenges and ARM timeline.
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18 November 2024 | 13 replies
The STR, if purely an appreciation play, is speculation to me.
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20 November 2024 | 13 replies
Thats going to play a big role in your options i think
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20 November 2024 | 11 replies
Most gulf front investments are mostly appreciation plays unless you do a serious renovation.
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19 November 2024 | 11 replies
If you're aiming for growth and can secure a low-interest mortgage, financing might be the better play.
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21 November 2024 | 8 replies
It's good to hear that you want to play the long-term hold game as that is how you'll ultimately build equity.
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19 November 2024 | 19 replies
I have a contrary play.
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26 November 2024 | 46 replies
I also believe social media plays a big role in people not really wanting to work, especially with younger folks.
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22 November 2024 | 92 replies
Playing the long game, it's not for those chasing rainbows, definently for the LT planned methodical focus.
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18 November 2024 | 17 replies
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