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Hi Everyone!My Name is John and I live in Greenville, South Carolina. I am brand new to REI with an open sponge like mind and an endless amount to learn. I am looking to start purchasing properties in the Upstate area...
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Hello Friends! I'm looking for advice on how to structure a deal with a little bit of this magical "creative financing" I've been hearing about. I inquired about an ad in my local paper about a 3BR/1BA/2 Car Garage ho...
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I know all you youngsters think you won't get older but it happens. So what you say.For those of you that are socking money away in tax deferred accounts planning on taking it out in old age. If you have a lot and you...
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At this point I'm contributing 6% of my pay and getting 3% match by my employer. That's the max they will do.
The way I look at it, the company match basically protects my contribution from inflation, and any fund i...
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Summary from what I have read and what was explained to me. There will be a state wide election in December to change the tax sale laws. To me it sounds similar to Florida. The state is pushing for it and I am sure we...
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Here, I'll start:
1. Always do your due diligence.
2. It's better to overestimate than underestimate costs.
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I think the federal government needs to start coming down with stricter regulations for mortgage banks. I think they are playing too many games with tricky lending practices, all in hopes of getting business. Too ma...
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Hello,
I would like to know how pays for the house closing cost (buyer or seller) in Souther California! What are the other things I need to make sure before closing !
Cheers,
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I’ve recently Started reading about wholesaling and I am desperate to get into investing. I have read four books on the topic, watched probably hundreds of YouTube videos, and talked to just about everyone I can reach...
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I want to quickly start out with just a fast background, discovered Poor Dad, Rich Dad end of 2019, immediately hooked and mind set changed + blown of the opportunities in REI. Dived super deep into the research of ho...