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Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me. Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence. It makes financial sense to me to ...
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It seems like so many clients and friends I talk to want to get started in real estate investing. With all the accessible information (including from platforms like BP) interest is higher than ever.My question is sim...
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I'm starting this thread because I am going to keep a running update on my first flip.
Today I have got the OK for all the funding I will need for my 1st home purchase / flip !! :cool:
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Is it safer to own a property free and clear rather than leveraging? If the real estate market crashes again like it did in 2007-2008 aren't people who are leveraging at a risk to loose everything?
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This host has a healthy balance of what she requires guests to do during their stay or at checkout. What do you require?
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