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One of most prolific and powerful tools of “creative” finance in real estate is the lease-option, but this tool represents only the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most powerful breed of derivatives...
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I have been thinking about taxes lately and have come to realize that they will hit me very hard if I do not proactively find a solution. I trade the markets with with few expenses to deduct and will be in the ...
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Hi All! I'm looking at this property for my first deal: http://www.loopnet.com/Property-Record/11715-N-15t.... I've asked for some more information. I don't live in Tampa, and until I give the place a visit, I'd appre...
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I am in the process of building my home from scratch. We bought land several years ago and are ready for construction. I have heard that making a trip to China to purchase myriad of products that you would buy here (t...
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It seems to me that despite the near-constant protests to the contrary from certain people in the dark recesses of the internet, the tendency of large countries with powerful militaries is that they do not collapse.
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Joe Biden: ‘We Have to Go Spend Money to Keep From Going Bankrupt’
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Maybe I am naive. Could somebody please explain to me how spending more money is...
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I'm about to buy a property that is a short sale. My question is that I'm still debating whether or not to buy and hold or to flip the home. I already have the math figured out on both ideas, but my question is...
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Obviously, there is no correct answer. Some investors have the freedom to start when they are in college/a young adult while others decide to invest closer to retirement. With that being said, at what age did YOU begi...