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Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.
Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:
If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.
With real e...
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I just acquired a 4-plex today. I currently have 18 units, and will have another 4 here within the month. As crazy as it might seem to many, I self manage from out of state. I have a reliable maintenance team and l...
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Hi all, I'm biding my time until I have enough money to invest in my first property. In the mean time, I'm a software developer by trade so figured I'd try and see if there were any need for new software or websites. ...
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BiggerPockets! I would like to hear from you about what we can do to make the Real Estate Marketplace better for investors.
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On a recent episode of On The Market we have heard some of the best news all year for the economy and the housing market around inflation and interest rates. Today, Freddie Mac reports 30 year fixed mortgage rates at ...
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I am currently a student at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and interested in the buy and hold model to create passive income. I realize the potential cash flow opportunities (as well as possible headaches...
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Hi everyone,I am Pauline. After buying - by chance - a 'high cash-flow' apartment as first property in Malta, my husband and I realised that Real Estate Investing could help us reach our goals: financial, geographical...
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I own a condo hotel in FL and the developer/owner of the building is creating issues w self rentals / self management (i.e. Owners not in the hotel program but use Airbnb and similar)The developer is segregating clea...
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Looking to network with Wholesalers in these counties: Flagler/ St John/Duval/Volusia/Orange county. I am actively seeking properties and would like to see what you have. I am currently only interested in SFH with Fix...
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We have a deal sent that is section 42 for the next 2 years.
Opex is in the 69%
Any thought besides the obvious?