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The reason for this post is because I often read other investors post about looking for a property in an area where they have good schools. We did that. We bought a home in Burbank, California, a very expensive suburb...
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I’ve recently come across the concept of “personal banking” through “overfunding” whole life insurance policies and leveraging the cash value to buy assets.In theory it sounds like a can’t loose situation. You have a...
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The numbers are in for 2021... 6 doors acquired in 2021... 8 total doors owned (all SFR)54k in rents, 24k expenses, 30k cap ex, and 30,500k in PITI...For a grand total of -31k net cash flow!!!but...400k equity growth!...
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Have questions about buying a short-term rental? Join us Wednesday, November 17th from 6-8 CST in the forums for an “Ask Me Anything” with Avery Carl.
You won’t want to miss the insights and tips from the author of “...
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Hi, everyone. My husband and I have been saving for almost a year to invest in our first rental. To me, STR is the only thing that makes sense for us, as we are 40 with 2 kids, and looking for the highest cash flow po...