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I just got through creating a wealth building strategy for myself and now want to see if there are any problems with it.1. Save $1,000 as an emergency fund in a money market account.2. Pay off all my debts excluding m...
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Hello, I am Martin. I am new to the real estate world. Which brings me to my question. What are REITS??To my basic understanding RIETS are like bonds that you invest in then slowly pay you back based on your initial i...
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I guess We are on the verge of a pandemic. stocks have already lost a considerable amount of value due to this virus. Thankfully I was able to sale majority of my positions a couple days ago to prevent any further l...
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The debate on the efficacy of REI investing over a 401(k) has raged for a long time on BiggerPockets. Thanks to a message from @Christopher Throop, I revisited the topic when he let me know a file I used during an ear...
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I've been investing and selling for 16 years. Currently, I own 95 units and my clients have 360 in escrow. I buy and sell. I sell to support my rental habit. I don't know it all but I'm willing to share any knowledge ...
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Alright, I apologize if this becomes controversial, or offends anyone.As an investor and agent, I am seeing a lot of speculation in the market. It seems to me, that stock market speculators, are looking to unload thei...
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I'm thinking of moving my IRA to an SDIRA. It seems these company's are the dominant two in the business. Does anyone know what the prose and cons of either of them are? Thanks.
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Hi all,A little background - (skip to the tldr at the bottom if you get bored) I'm mainly a buy and hold index fund investor. While I'm certainly no finance major, everything I've read about investing has led me to ke...
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Hi guys! I can afford a 700K home with 25% down on a 6.5% interest rate. I'm comparing this to investing in an ETF fund, which in the long term averages out to 10% returns per year. 25% down plus all all the closing c...
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Hi everyone!I am at a crossroad! I have my real estate license and plan on being a full time realtor. However, I also want to get back into investing and switching to a career that is 100% commission might delay me be...