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14 May 2022 | 0 replies
It's about living within your means, being a bit frugal, and making sure that money is spent on things you really need like food, shelter, and yup even vacations (relaxation is important too, you know).Here are 7 actionable Real Estate Investing Tips on the Path to Financial Freedom:1.
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19 June 2022 | 4 replies
If your vacation rental has a kitchen, for example, you can save money by cooking your own food.
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5 June 2022 | 11 replies
Even if they have, take it with a grain of salt because their failure may have been 100% their fault.
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15 May 2022 | 1 reply
I’d imagine the cost of fresh water and food will continue to increase in price and I’m wondering if the Great Lakes region might make an attractive diversification to our long-term portfolio.. the central location and access to fresh water should make it an attractive place to live but winters can be a bit unwelcoming.
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16 May 2022 | 6 replies
Today we are notified by the tenant living in the owner's unit that the food in the freezer has been spoiled as the handyman unplugged the unit.
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17 May 2022 | 17 replies
However, I will continue charging market rates for my rentals and then using the profit to help the truly needy through food banks, crisis pregnancy centers, youth ministries, missions, impoverished schools and churches in other countries, missionaries, etc.
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9 June 2022 | 15 replies
Just food for thought.
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1 June 2022 | 5 replies
well said @Marco Bario, definitely some food for thought and exercising multiple ways to negotiate the deal.
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17 May 2022 | 2 replies
I have an incredible paying job, zero debt and zero expenses, medical, accommodation, food, transport and travel is all covered by my employer, so I'm very fortunate to be completely debt free.
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16 June 2022 | 9 replies
Hi, JacquelineIf it's drugs, your probably pouring money down the sewer.Public defender and pay off the house.Go drive Uber (or food delivery) for the payoff money, or work a temp job.You could be working tomorrow if you wanted to, and were not very picky about the job.If the house is paid off, only taxes, and if you have it (insurance) remains.That way you will have a place to live and your son will have a place to live if he needs it.Public defenders are for people with no money like your son.Good Luck!