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15 August 2024 | 57 replies
So, I accepted modest appreciation (doesn't really look that modest since about 2020, honestly), and enjoyed a steady income.
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9 August 2024 | 16 replies
If I were you, I'd keep enjoying that income and manage it yourself - thus increasing it.
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10 August 2024 | 85 replies
But like @Lucas Carl said, life might be way easier if you make your money here and enjoy a stress-free vacay in a prime destination.
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8 August 2024 | 8 replies
I'm SO happy to here you're enjoying the platform and it's helping you out!
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7 August 2024 | 12 replies
Mainly looking for Turnkey flips and BRRRR opportunities.Apart frpm real estate, I enjoy Travelling the world with my wife, and enjoying different types cuisines and exploring medival european cities.
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7 August 2024 | 4 replies
Ill accept all answers and let me know if you got other questions on my scenario.I just feel like Im at a spot where the options here are endless and I want to continue building my assets to create family wealth and retire early and enjoy life.
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8 August 2024 | 6 replies
We actually enjoyed the experience (shout out to Johnny Reno and the Sax Maniacs), but it was just a bar, just a meal, just a new music group; not your house; so, your level of disappointment was immensely greater than ours.
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8 August 2024 | 11 replies
That is the dream as I don't enjoy the book keeping.
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15 August 2024 | 86 replies
One great way to scale a portfolio is gaining skills with plumbing and other repairs and taking the time to do the work yourself.If you enjoy working with your hands you can save a fortune by learning to do as much of the maintenance on your properties as you can.I get it that some folks would rather hire someone - I like to look at it as though I am getting paid the difference between what it cost me to do the work vs. hiring a tradesman.
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14 August 2024 | 64 replies
But he said, "I never want to have another month like that because I didn't have time to enjoy my life".