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hi everyone. I listen to this podcast for a couple years now but haven't got into real estate yet. I consider myself generally savvy about finance. I'm trying to diversify my portfolio and put some $$ into real estate...
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Lately I have been encountering clients whom think that they can acquire very substantial funding without paying any out of pocket expenses before the close of the loan. And no I am not talking about a retainer or...
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So - I have a bunch of cash tied up in a property that is under contract. Supposed to close on Friday and the buyer is having marital issues. Might have to go back on the market.
In the interim - I am under contract...
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Hi all, I'm looking for some advice on how I can best structure my retirement account real estate investments to leverage my real estate knowledge for these long-haul accounts. Background: Experienced and diverse rea...
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I have 90K or so in my TSP.
I’m interested in using it more effectively.
I currently have one rental property.
I don’t currently have a real estate investment LLC, but I’m thinking about making one.
I don’t curren...
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My current hard money situation is pretty good due to the relationship we have created. I only pay 1 point plus 12% interest only payments. Then I refinance and pay him off, usually 3-5 months,I am thinking of rolling...
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As I grow more educated in the area of personal finance and investing, I am realizing that the $$ sitting in my 401k could be doing much more for me. I am 36, $140K fully vested in my company 401k. I do have other s...
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Here's a guru I'd rather not buy from, but sorta don't have much of a choice. Anybody out there regret voting for this thing?Unreal stuff...
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I have been investing 401K funds through a self-directed DB plan in my company for a while, but now I have different 401K money coming in and wondering who uses retirement accounts with traditional stocks and who is i...
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Offered through many different lenders, nothing exclusive here.
Live this week.
It's a 2nd mortgage for up to 20% of the sales price. 80/20, partying like it's 1999.
No payments on the 2nd, no interest rate. If t...