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Danny Webber Don't Quit Your W2 Job Yet:The Benefits of Staying Employed as a Real Estate Investor
30 March 2023 | 3 replies
By keeping your W2 job, you can create a healthy balance between your professional life and your investing activities, allowing you to make more informed and calculated decisions in the long run.Health Insurance and BenefitsLeaving your W2 job means potentially losing access to valuable benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Danny Webber Why "Financial Freedom" is a myth and "Financial Health" should be your goal
26 March 2023 | 5 replies
Financial health and financial freedom are two related but distinct concepts.
Timothy Heck Best Prop Management Software for Accounting/automation, oln rent pmt & tenant screen
23 February 2023 | 7 replies
(also I should mention I'm a CPA/accountant, been using QuickBooks desktop since I took over for my dad, he passed away 2 years ago so now I'm up from 4 doors to 11 with my 80 year old mom who's home health aids are the biggest cost to us, she's getting hip replacement surgery on Wednesday....so I'd rather ask my BP team to get this right the first time.I'm willing to pay for software, don't charge an egregious float on top of that. 
Dave R Child Support
1 February 2018 | 8 replies
I pay support and still pay their insurance (medical, dental, vision), clothes,  school snacks, and am the only one that takes them on vacations.
Jeremy Porter The Essential Impact of Choosing the Right Property Manager
23 December 2023 | 0 replies
Their expertise and attention to detail not only help maintain the financial health of your investment but also provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your property's financial performance.
Nate Byers Multi-Family Inspection Repairs Negotiation
9 March 2019 | 6 replies
Don't believe anything the seller tells you; don't even listen to your agent; ultimately verifying the health of the investment is your responsibility.
Jeff N. Real Estate Agents cant take weekends off!
24 September 2011 | 23 replies
I will tell you a personal story that changed my life.I thought I had all the time in the world but at age 16 in a span of 2 years I lost my dad in an auto accident,my grandmother,my grandfather,my best friends dad to cancer 2 weeks before my dad died accidentally and my family (brothers) thought we were rich off of my dad's death so sued us in court (how nice).I was only 16 at the time and my world imploded.From that I learned the value of TIME and how rare it is.Instead of living to make my dad happy I redefined what I wanted my life to be which took me awhile to figure out.I owned a restaurant later on in life (my 20's) and made great money but the hours and problems were a killer.My weight went up to 280 and my cholesterol was at 300.I sold it off and took a few years off and regained my health and sanity.I learned from that experience that money IS NOT everything.It simply is a vehicle to accomplish my goals in life but I am not a slave to it.I believe you are much more rich and powerful when you are centered.Being centered is achieving a harmonious balance in as many aspects of your life as possible.I know people who have lots of money but are miserable.The kids hate them and the wife left them.The job didn't end up being the end all they thought it was.I believe for brokers and agent we need to specify residential versus commercial.In residential YES if you are working with small investors buying dumpy little houses you will work hard for a little return.I don't do residential housing.The headache is big and the returns are small (a few thousand if you are lucky).In commercial most of my clients own businesses and operate during the week.They value the weekends off and down time just as much as I do.Now if someone wants to fly in and is looking at big purchases I will make time but not at the last second.I will also qualify them before spending any time with them.I invest and buy properties myself so I understand time and money.A broker/agent being HUNGRY is all relative to their experience and knowledge and level of deals they are doing.I love commercial because my sales price and commission checks are much larger.Smallest deals typically are 500k and most are in the millions.Selling a 30k house I would have to do 34 deals to do 1 deal at a million sales price.As you can see just like investors not all brokers/agents are equal (the same).I believe the problem is expectations going in from both sides.The benefit for a broker/agent is with a starter investor the sales price is small but you can grow in deal size with them over time.If you already have investors purchasing large properties you don't want to mess with the small deals.So it's all really about where you are at and where you want to go for a broker/agent and as an investor.We are all I believe looking for the same thing.Independence to live the life we want BY CHOICE and not BECAUSE WE HAVE TO.
Adam Azam What to do with a poorly purchased, nightmare-only duplex?
5 April 2023 | 6 replies
I think your mental health is worth more than that. 
Justin Jarboe LEASE ADDENDUMS? What extras do you add to your lease
12 August 2020 | 78 replies
“Drug-related illegal activity” means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, USE, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell distribute, or USE of a controlled substance (as defined in Section 102 or the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 8002) or possession of drug paraphernalia.2.Resident, any member of the resident’s household or guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, on or near the said premises.3.Resident or members of the household will not permit the dwelling to be used for, or to facilitate illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, regardless of whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household.4.Resident or members of the household will not engage in the manufacture, sale or distribution of illegal drugs at any locations, whether on or near the dwelling unit premises, or otherwise.5.Resident, any members of the resident’s household, or a guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in acts of violence, or threats of violence, including but not limited to the unlawful discharge of firearms, prostitution, criminal street gang activity, intimidation, or any other breach of the housing agreement that the other wise jeopardizes the health safety or welfare of the landlord, his agents, or tenants.6.VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL VIOLATION OF THE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND GOOD CAUSE FOR TEMINATION OF TENANCY.
Glenn Mcgrath Fix Roof leak or replace the roof?
3 September 2021 | 27 replies
Roofs are vital to the overall health of your investment.