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30 September 2011 | 17 replies
In REI as in life things don't always go as planned.I've been doing REI for almost 30 years, there were times when the % of my net worth in REI exceed 60%, but I generally tried to keep it around 40%, which I think is a good balance.
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3 July 2022 | 30 replies
You might think, "but hang on, the rental income on the property exceeds all my costs on it, including the mortgage etc".
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25 August 2022 | 5 replies
Unless you're taking the risk to put up an Airbnb in a restricted area, the only way I've found to exceed average market returns is to have a very unique property or experience or having impressive interior design and attention to detail.I've always found there to be three types of Airbnb investors who make money:1) The second-home investor - has a second vacation property that is very nice and furnished elegantly where the owner lists it on Airbnb when they aren't there.
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4 October 2017 | 21 replies
Mortgage interest has 'tax benefits' only if it exceeds your standard deduction.
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21 January 2012 | 12 replies
If all your PITI pymts don't exceed 28% of your personal gross income (36% all installments) you should qualify.Not all credit unions know what they are doing, a bank might be a better choice.
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1 April 2012 | 29 replies
Rich"Even if they did I am sure they would find a way to show they were insolvent at the time of the gain (liabilities exceeded assets) so everyone don't hold your breathe that they would pay any money.At best the amount would be little to nothing.
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18 April 2012 | 13 replies
It is a recipe for disaster that is only exceeded by my inability to spell.
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8 February 2016 | 8 replies
(Las Vegas)You are correct - it is exceedingly unlikely to find a 2% property in Las Vegas.
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22 July 2019 | 25 replies
@Kelly Pierce There are 45 MLS listed MF properties in my market that meet or exceed the 1% test...folks are not considering historical trends and get nervous to buy.
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22 April 2016 | 1 reply
Where building setbacks exceed 100 feet (30 m) from the street or road, additional non-illuminated 4 inch (102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.