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Happy (soon to be) Independence Day BP Community!What does financial independence mean to you and how are you planning to achieve it?
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Asking for some numbers analysis.
Landlord work is work and risk but I had experience. I'm hoping housing markets will pick up again in Austin/TX area.
1. SELL: ~720K (loss ~30K), 2.5% mortgage rate 27 yrs left. To...
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Hello everyone, my name is Malik Hollier, and I am a young homeowner here in Colorado Springs, CO. I have people in my life that remind me that real estate is a vehicle that can lead to financial freedom which I belie...
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I'm not the first to talk about this strategy and won't be the last so feel free to chime in here. Over the past decade of deploying a very successful BRRR model across the Pacific Northwest, I've been able to perfect...
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Hi all,I am going to start investing in rental properties from this fall/winter 2023.I have a full-time job and will keep it so my strategy will be as passive as possible, such as buy-and-hold.with 7.5% mortgage and m...
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I've been browsing the forums and it seems that many people are into leveraging their money by buying numerous rentals looking for long term wealth. That sounds great... However, I want to retire ASAP. My SFH will be ...
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Can someone tell me why US has such low home interest rates as compared to other countries? (2-4%) and also how why can someone get a house with almost 0% down?
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6 Reasons to Hold Your Real Estate Investment:
1. Real estate is a top-performing asset class. Few investments perform like real estate, doubling in value every ten years in many markets.
2. You've got cash flow...
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Whether you're aiming to expand significantly or just add a couple more, it's always exciting to consider new opportunities. Diversifying your portfolio can provide stability and growth potential, especially if you ex...
For W-2 employees with substantial income, navigating the financial landscape becomes strategic. Understanding the nuances of Backdoor Roth IRAs can be a game-changer in optimizing wealth-building opportunities. Let...