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22 December 2024 | 23 replies
You may safely wait for the best deal to come your way.
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5 December 2024 | 13 replies
There is a safe harbor from the IRS at 2 years.
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20 December 2024 | 28 replies
Yeah you’re fairly safe as a landlord.
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9 January 2025 | 46 replies
It truly shows your commitment to provide your current and future clients a better experience.I know that online reviews can take the best of one's head space and it can take a toll on the business.
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20 December 2024 | 12 replies
You’re online listing doesn’t need to be a comprehensive photo shoot of every single nook and cranny of your home
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4 February 2025 | 87 replies
I also don't post strategies online to drum up business so others can latch on and see what services I am subtly selling.
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20 December 2024 | 10 replies
They believe that higher cash flow is safe...when in fact it is the market signaling higher risk.
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17 December 2024 | 7 replies
I started my domain over 10 years ago when people first started going online trying to buy fixer upper houses.
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15 December 2024 | 25 replies
Plus, they handle online rent collection (a necessity if you don't have a property manager!)
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19 December 2024 | 5 replies
For something more robust, tools like Excel or online calculators from financial planning sites might better suit your needs.Your ROI Formula:ROI = (Net Cash Flow ÷ Total Out-of-Pocket Investment) × 100For your scenario:Net Cash Flow = Annual Rental Income - (Mortgage Payment + 401k Loan Payment + Other Expenses)Total Out-of-Pocket Investment = $40,000 cash + $50,000 loan payments over 5 years.I came across a piece in Bloomberg recently discussing creative financing, and they touched on ROI calculations for multiple loans.Personal anecdote: A buddy of mine leveraged a 401k loan for a fourplex.