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I’m just getting started in my REI journey after nearly a year of analysis paralysis. I’m an engineer by degree but always wanted to get into REI and get out of the rat race. My hometown of Aurora, IL is where I have ...
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Economic Update (Monday, November 2, 2020)
Today is Monday, November 2, 2020. Tomorrow is Election Day. S...
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Hello guys, I have 16 years experience a a professional commercial painting contractor specializing in new construction. I have owned my own business for almost 6 years, been and an estimator for another 10. If any...
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Now don't get me wrong - Everyone is a newbie once. I still consider myself one...I'm not trying to offend anyone here.
But I guess I've just lately been noticing just how many newbies who never bother to learn the bu...
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Imagine if you are out of college on a full scholarship. No debt. A credit score of a 709. In the interview stages for potential employers for engineering jobs. Looking to build wealth to set yourself up for more fre...
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I'm looking to get started doing real estate investing in Oahu. I've never done real estate investing previously but I've spent a considerable amount of time reading books (6 and counting), listening to the bigger poc...
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i'm looking for some ideas on how to use $1M cash to get 150-200k income annually? I'm open for out of the state investments as well and any good advisors that I can work with.
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I watch a lot of RE shows about flipping and solely renovating. I know that there is more behind the scenes then what is shown on TV but on these shows, they seem to be able to do a renovation for between 30-40K. Incl...
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Ha! I'm NOT a stock investor. I gave it a shot, and well, let's just say I should stick to real estate!!
Bought a little ADR - "SAY" Just google it, and laugh at my misfortune. Basically, the Indian version of Enron...
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Alright, first real post so go hard on me and looking for your expert opinion to punch holes in this strategy. A quick summary of myself, I'm a new investor and been in the O&G corporate world all of my life (10-y...