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28 October 2020 | 1 reply
Alternatively, you could find someone (i.e. a mentor) who has experience and is willing to help you through the process.6.
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31 October 2020 | 17 replies
Airbnb and VRBO are expensive for extended stays but there might not be a cheap alternative in the Virginia Beach area.
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10 November 2020 | 5 replies
It's a good alternative to a cash out refinance on an investment property, especially if you are running up against conforming/high balance conforming loan limits.
3 November 2020 | 12 replies
Being close to the beach is often times a better alternative.
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1 November 2020 | 62 replies
Alternatively, you could save up enough to have someone else put in the sweat for you (time vs. money).I hope this helps.
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4 November 2020 | 23 replies
I wouldn't rely on that alone to make your decision.What would you recommend as an alternative source to fact check their listings?
31 October 2020 | 1 reply
I thought for an alternative solution and started searching online for storage units and came across a couple of self-storage units.
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1 November 2020 | 9 replies
However, I believe Stessa is a great alternative and it is very user friendly for buy and hold investors, more importantly, it is FREE!
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16 November 2020 | 10 replies
Any advice on my plan or other alternatives to reach the goal of financial freedom quicker?
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4 November 2020 | 3 replies
Alternative recommendations welcome.