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My situation is that I'm 45 years old and I have a 401K with my current employer. They match 100% up to 3% then 50% up to 5%. So I contribute 5% and get 4%, immediately vested. I've been contributing this for about 13...
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Real estate is super fun - and most of us are obsessed. But what do you do when you're not real estating?I'll go first. I love to hike, road cycle, and snowboard.
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My "mentor" told me to stop chasing FI and to get a secure job. Should I fire him? What should I do?
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Hi all!Just a quick question today! I'm planning on buying my first rental property in the next 6 months (see my previous posts for more info on this), and in the meantime I'm looking for ways to boost my credit. I cu...
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Hey BiggerPockets members! My name is Nick Taylor, I am currently 21 years old and have committed myself to becoming a real estate investor. I am currently looking into the DFW metroplex as I was born, raised, and als...
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Hi all,
it is rare that I actually create a topic although I like to post on other issues. I had a few thoughts come in to mind as I just came across a vacant property. The property is located in a nice neighborhood,...
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I am first going to say that this is very difficult to write about. The motivation to compile so much intricate information that is held in a mostly emotional state and convert those feelings into words articulated s...
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First I just want to say that I am new to Bigger Pockets and I am meeting new people and learning even after 30 years in real estate. Thanks to all. I think this is a great site. Now on to my post.I am reading posts w...