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Do I spend it all on realestate and risk paying 50k in taxes or should I take and annuity and thus end up with a mortgage. Any thoughts out there??
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I know this is sort of detrimental and not a normal topic, but I am in the opposite corner on this deal.
I live in a VERY residential neighborhood. Everyone has a typical cookie-cutter house with a small yard/garage...
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We originate a lot of Trust deeds in CA, AZ, OR, and FL and sell them to investors at par.
I know it is possible for individuals to use a self directed 401k( I think that is what it is) to invest in these trust deed...
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I'll try to keep it short, sweet, and factual. Kickstarting my investment life after many years of reading and planning, it's time to take action. I own a SFH and I'm deciding whether renting or selling is the best op...
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I started working back in summer 2018 and was very interested in real estate investing. I bought my first property for self-living back in early 2019, a condo in Dallas TX. I was living by myself at that time, and was...
I am looking into purchasing a new home most likely out in the Green Valley Ranch area. We are pre-approved up to 275k and looking at houses in the 250-270k range. This will be our primary residence for at least the n...
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Hi! I am considering working Tardus Wealth Strategies to help build passive income, but I’m a bit skeptical about their supposed return rate. I had my initial consultation with them and they said that my first investm...
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Hey BP Community,
Excited to be here! I’m a first time investor and eager to just connect and hear about how you got started.
Background: full time remote employee in the advertising industry. Working for DraftKings...
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Question for everyone in the forums. What is your experience with solar panels and how the bank handles them? I'm assuming these would be a lien on a property like any other lien? The only reason I ask, is they don't ...
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