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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
If I pay it off, I could maximize cash flow earlier, reducing financial stress and allowing me to focus on other ventures or simply enjoy life more.On the other hand, I know some people advocate for keeping cheap debt and using the extra cash to invest elsewhere for potentially higher returns.Why I’m leaning toward paying it off:Security: No debt = peace of mind.Financial freedom earlier: A fully paid-off rental would give me a significant monthly cash flow?
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
While I help people find their dream homes daily, my true passion lies in real estate investing and building long-term wealth.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Sending threatening communications is not a good way to start a long term relationship with the people who own the home you live in.
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5 February 2025 | 13 replies
so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.'
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5 February 2025 | 14 replies
Clearly there is a sizeable amount of people consuming content about this stuff.Furthermore, there are literally millions of entry level rental properties in the Midwest.
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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Although I’m guessing most people in this position would use Wordpress or something more customizable.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
People should stay away from investing in Japan!
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Without going into too many details about the property, I'm interested in connecting with people who deal with off market listings and investors in this geographic area.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
We have several people living in these homes.
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
👋It’s a pleasure to join this community and connect with people passionate about real estate.