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15 April 2017 | 4 replies
I would love to hear some feedback on perspective paths of success from those that have and are operating in this fashion today.Thanks in advanced!
17 April 2017 | 3 replies
But if you did buy for appreciation you could ride it out and see how far it can go.
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22 May 2017 | 8 replies
It has taken me three years to get it performing to its true potential and the payoff is great but it was certainly a bumpy ride.
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21 April 2017 | 7 replies
My exit strategy would to just move in it if the home didnt sell in a timely fashion.
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6 February 2019 | 165 replies
I will also add that in typical fashion this discussion had devolved into what is the best method to get that death benefit.
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15 May 2017 | 43 replies
And it sounds like you were dealing with both life and business in crazy fashions!
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25 April 2017 | 5 replies
However, you'll want to plan to hold a long time - potentially long enough to ride the real estate cycle down and back up again, if we happen to be at the top right now.
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1 May 2017 | 8 replies
You will be able ride out rocky patches without wondering if you should sell the house.