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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
I would slow down and think about your BUDGET, what you can get for $30k, and how you can increase your income.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
But I think, with so many pro-tenant laws coming out, if I buy a property in a more "sane" city, who knows if they won't introduce woke laws later in the future.
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
I know it has been a while since you posted this and while my partner and I have both established HELOCs, I have been thinking again about what you said here.
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4 February 2025 | 31 replies
I would think there would be a ton of pressure from them.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
I understand the crime concerns, but why do you think traditional financing is risky?
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23 January 2025 | 9 replies
Drywall installation and finishing is harder than most people think and whoever did that job - see the tape showing - didn't think too hard about it.
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11 February 2025 | 8 replies
It’s always great to hear from people who are thinking long-term.
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11 February 2025 | 9 replies
It's a bit outdated, I think there are better solutions today.
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20 January 2025 | 4 replies
Do you think this issue is specific to banking services or what do you think is the root cause?
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11 February 2025 | 12 replies
I think they all have fees associated with the account if it doesn't meet the threshold.