Analyze and optimize your personal finances, and invest in less capital intensive vehicles (index funds, blue chip dividend stocks, bonds) to save up for a bigger down payment.

I have been fortunate in that area of investing and I funnel those profits back into securing my real estate assets so that at least one area I invest in is consistently strengthened and strengthen so that no matter what in the end I will end up with all pay off properties and an all positive cash flow because I too have my eyes on a good and comfortable , financially independent retirement.

Hi All,I'm looking for licensed, bonded and insured contractors in Olympia, Washington to give quotes for a rehab.

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There was a study done on the long-term return of single-family rentals versus traditional investments (stocks, bonds, etc.) all the way back to the 1870s.

This is also after a lot of back and forth with the buyer first saying they would accept a letter from the HOA stating they are responsible for fixing the sheathing and then deciding the email from them wasn't good enough.Here is the contract language in this regard if anyone is curious:If the infestation report reveals the presence or indication of or damages by termite infestation or other wood destroying organisms, Seller shall remedy such deficiencies and shall furnish the Buyer with an infestation report by a qualified/licensed/bonded pest control operator (dated no earlier than 30 calendar days prior to Closing) that the Property is free from infestation or any damage herein mentioned; or documentation that the infestation has been treated and damage has been repaired as appropriate in a workmanlike manner on or before closing and reported by an appropriate licensee.

But, how many others out there also like paper assets (equities, bonds, etc.)? 

I have a financial adviser but he's a stocks/bonds/etc. person, and I don't want to increase my holdings in that area of finance any further, so I don't really know what kind of person to look for, for advice of this nature.

Congrats on saving up so much and putting it in stocks, bonds and crypto but they don't generate monthly income.Take those funds and buy rental properties that pays you checks every month. 

Hi all,Was hoping to get perspectives / hear stories on how others approached the possibility of selling RE assets and using the proceeds to paydown debt on other properties.Here is what I see as potential +’s and -‘s:+ increase cash flow by removing mortgages (so more passive income)+ opportunity to sell underperforming assets- less assets under management (so less potential equity appreciation)- taxable gains (will not redeploy into RE as my sense is we are near the top of the market)- 30 year fixed mortgages in place at low 4-handle rates (based on simple bond math, the value of my liability is shrinking on a relative basis as rates rise)Other facts relevant to my situation:* RE is but just one asset in my portfolio (and I’m fine with that); cash flow and appreciation are great, but I’m looking at the asset class as more of a long term hedge against inflation * not looking to leave my day job and / or replace W-2 income entirely with passive income * don’t need the cash flows from RE; again, I see the asset as a levered inflation-hedging play