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So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...
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Hello, I am looking for a vacation home for me and my family to visit a couple of times a year. I'd like something either near a beach or lake, and then use it for a short-term rental when we're not there. However, I ...
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So here it is. I got a call from one of my direct mail sources from a lady selling her mom's duplex. We talked a bit and when she stated her price, I thought it was a good deal so I asked to meet with her. It turns ou...
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Hello!I recently signed up for a real estate investing coaching program through my local REIA here in Connecticut. I am considering requesting a refund for my down payment on the program for a number of reasons:* Ther...
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Hello everyone!Looking for everyones great advice on here before pulling the trigger. I have a unique situation in which I leased a car (2017 Jeep Wrangler) I love it and I am looking to buy it before the lease ends, ...
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I keep running into articles about people who live an extreme austere life styles and do not work full time. (I call dibs on idea for the reality show featuring that life style). I do not want to eat ramen noodles 6 ...
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I’m currently looking into towns that are good for STRs. I currently own an STR in Gatlinburg, Tn and I am thinking of buying another property in a similar town maybe in a different state. Any suggestions?
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Hi guys,
I suppose it's time to post here. I've been listening to the podcast and reading the forums and articles for a few months. I got started thinking about real estate investing a few months ago beca...
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This is the BEFORE chart for today below. (source: https://www.mortgagenewsdaily....) ... in about 20 minutes we find out if we raise .25bp .50bp (expected) or possibly more. I wonder what this chart will look ...
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The location preferences of young adults hold large consequences for real estate investors. The trend for the past 10+ years has been that the millennial generation (those born between 1981 and 1996) are opting to li...