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18 January 2022 | 76 replies
I refinanced the property and combined the extra cash with a large personal loan and some savings to buy a package of 4 properties.
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8 October 2021 | 29 replies
They'd probably be thrilled to be paying $200 under market and you'd have an extra $5K a year in your pocket.
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6 October 2021 | 3 replies
Your lender may have a few extra fees in the fine print.
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6 October 2021 | 6 replies
That will be an extra $1500-$3000 in insurance premiums you will pay because of the claim.If your roof is $5000 to replace, and you have a $2500 deductible, you are actually could lay out more over the next few years.
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9 November 2021 | 6 replies
And those who do things right but also go the extra mile to meet your tax goals, make suggestions, and help you maximize your options.
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11 October 2021 | 31 replies
To protect him, we got an extra $2MM in a separate umbrella policy.
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6 October 2021 | 1 reply
Porcelain serves forever and keep extra pieces in the attic or crawl space.
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7 October 2021 | 8 replies
Look at making extra income through your career or a side hustle.
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7 October 2021 | 10 replies
A little bit about me:- Just finished reading "Retire Early with Real Estate"- Currently reading "The House Hacking Strategy" by Craig Curelop- Passionate about and pursuing financial independence through index-fund investing but on a journey to accelerate it through real estate investing- Born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland but currently living in Fairfax/Northern VirginiaCurrent housing situation:- Rent-hacking an apartment unit my gf and friend- Looking to purchase my first property in the DMV area before/around next April, rent extra rooms to help offset or pay the mortgage, build up capital for the next house-hack, and repeat the process for the next couple of yearsHoping to connect with and learn more from you all/BiggerPockets in general as I get started on my journey!
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7 October 2021 | 3 replies
Another tip is I would recommend paying an extra $100 or $200 on top of their market rent if you need to.