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24 April 2020 | 125 replies
You’ll make More Money (and it’s way more stable) than most real estate investors.
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31 March 2020 | 2 replies
location=MA&keyword=&persist=&ajax=0State guidence on coronavirus unemployment: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19Zero-hour or furloughed eligibility: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-zero-hour-schedule-unemployment-benefits-2020-3Self-employed or independent contractors: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/can-i-collect-unemployment-if-i-m-self-employed-2064148Seek housing assistanceOverview on housing assistance in Mass: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-guide-to-obtaining-housing-assistance#-rental-assistance-Retal assistance section: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-guide-to-obtaining-housing-assistance#-rental-assistance-Framingham Housing Authority: https://framinghamhousingauthority.org/GeneralFederal stimulus package FAQ: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.htmlHighlights:- Payments coming to most Americans w/in 3 weeks of $1,200 (ensure your taxes are up to date to receive payment)- $600 federal unemployment for both persons receiving state unemployment benefits AND for self-employed and contract workers for up to 4 months- Federal student loans payment deferred for 6 months- Up to $100k withdrawn from IRA or 401k w/o penalty in 2020 for coronavirus hardshipsIRS page for stimulus package: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continueGeneral pandemic financial advice: https://fortune.com/2020/03/26/stimulus-package-how-to-unemployment-benefits-small-business-student-loans-self-employed-retirement-coronavirus-bill/Please use this information to your advantage the best you can; the goal is to continue our lives as normal (except while staying 6ft apart of course).
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3 April 2020 | 6 replies
Old realtors will think about retiring and enjoying retirement before they catch Covid 19.
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30 March 2020 | 3 replies
I've got tenants who are teachers, work in warehouses, nursing homes, healthcare, construction, one on disability, one retired on social security, and one in services.
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2 April 2020 | 4 replies
I have read many books, such as, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki as which gave me the dreams of one day becoming financially stable and free.
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4 June 2020 | 4 replies
Read below for detailsOur goal moving forward is to keep our pricing and qualification as stable as possible during these times of uncertainty.
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31 March 2020 | 2 replies
Mat Sorensen is a recognized expert on self-direction and retirement accounts.
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2 April 2020 | 2 replies
I am also interested in flipping with the ultimate goal being buy and holds for retirement.
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30 March 2020 | 1 reply
I am also interested in flipping with the ultimate goal being buy and holds for retirement.
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1 April 2020 | 4 replies
I try to keep a 70%/30% allocation between Non-Traded Crowdfunded REIT's and the Stock Market (excluded retirement accounts).