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17 June 2016 | 22 replies
As in your example, I earned 0% in the 1st 5 years.
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22 June 2019 | 9 replies
Manager, misc costs/M = Gross Cash Flow/month3 - Subtract your minimum Cash Flow Desired per Month.
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11 February 2016 | 5 replies
Be sure to stay active now that you posted, setting up key word alerts can help with that.I can't help with the specifics of Tacoma, but I might suggest researching school quality, as that is a key factor in desirability.
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10 February 2016 | 3 replies
My professional experience both here in the United States as well as overseas has also instilled in me a desire to help those who are in the process of moving.
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10 February 2016 | 1 reply
It'll be 2009 all over again, and unless you want to see your hard earned cash evaporate or give your real-estate back to the banks, diversification is your best option.Oil & gas and real-estate are considered identical in the eyes of the IRS.
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10 February 2016 | 2 replies
I have not had a claim so take that for what its worth.On those policies remember that half of the premium is earned, so if you cancel early (because you sold it) you can only get half you money back.
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10 February 2016 | 8 replies
Unless this is a less than desirable property, then it's a different issue.In my market, I have properties that have appreciated 150% - 200% since 2012 purchase.
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10 February 2016 | 5 replies
If my burning desire is strong enough, my lack of the "appropriate degree" is a non-issue to follow my passion.Btw, you're in a better situation that most people who do not know what they want in life!
11 February 2016 | 2 replies
The county has always been a great place to earn cash flow or equity profits, however there are more potential deals in Baltimore City.I usually stay away from houses with pools unless I am doing deals in Florida.
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17 February 2016 | 16 replies
Your gross monthly income is generally the amount of money you have earned before your taxes and other deductions are taken out."