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My wife and I are very calculated people. Our families always encouraged us to save the way they were taught (savings, 401k/pension, IRA). Looking ahead, I can see that we are both going to need some alternate forms i...
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Last year I considered gifts, but didn't do it. Yesterday I did, and it was a lot of fun. I took my 18 YO daughter and 4 and 5 YO sons to Costco, then to 14 tenant homes across 3 counties delivering cookies. Hones...
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Hello!I will start by saying that my goal is to have enough cash flow to support my family if I didn't have a job. To do this, I obviously want to purchase more properties, but also make the correct investments in m...
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Hi Everyone!I am closing on a property next month that I plan to rent as an Airbnb. Looking for any tips from other Airbnb hosts about what technology is essential vs just nice to have. What has made your life easier?...
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I'd like to purchase a 2 unit building with a 203k loan that I'll eventually BRRR. I have some money in savings, but not enough to cover a down payment, closing costs, and reserves to hold me over for a few moths whil...
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All,
I'm in the process of purchasing my first property - to both live in and use as an investment. I'm a newbie to this forum - and to investing - and was recommended to post the numbers here. Any assistance...
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So I am curious those of you with percentages to real estate assets versus buying businesses.The businesses tend to throw off really high cash flow but I only look to buy absentee owner type models where cash flow is ...
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Hey,
My goal with real estate is to net $5,000 a month from rental income in the next 10 years. I'm currently a real estate agent in the Philadelphia area and I also do flips. The pay is great but its basical...