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11 February 2025 | 13 replies
We work with people in your shoes all the time.
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10 February 2025 | 1 reply
•If CPI drops below 3.2%: Investors could see a market shift, with the Fed more likely to soften its stance, allowing rates to gradually decline.Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)Jobless claims measure the number of people filing for unemployment benefits.
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22 January 2025 | 10 replies
Buy not many people can do this and it requires very good book keeping.
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17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Looking to help people in my community build wealth and continue to learn more about investments myself!
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
Thank you James, you’re right, it’s so much easier dealing with the right people who as you stated, shoot you straight!
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Loan officers with 25 years of experience typically are more experienced, and have less time per file, because they have an abundance of files.Loan officers with 25 months of experience typically are less experienced, but have more time to devote to you.I can't write my own loans, so when I'm getting a loan I prefer working with less busy people when I'm doing my own real estate investment, they're more responsive and dedicated it feels like.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
If I pay it off, I could maximize cash flow earlier, reducing financial stress and allowing me to focus on other ventures or simply enjoy life more.On the other hand, I know some people advocate for keeping cheap debt and using the extra cash to invest elsewhere for potentially higher returns.Why I’m leaning toward paying it off:Security: No debt = peace of mind.Financial freedom earlier: A fully paid-off rental would give me a significant monthly cash flow?
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
While I help people find their dream homes daily, my true passion lies in real estate investing and building long-term wealth.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Sending threatening communications is not a good way to start a long term relationship with the people who own the home you live in.
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5 February 2025 | 13 replies
so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.'