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BP,Have acquired my first property February of 2018. Recently got a soft appraisal from my realtor and banker who told me they feel comfortable that I can get $50K out of the home to use on a new property. I'm in Ta...
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I am doing my first true house flip (have remodeled plenty of houses for rental) and am trying to figure out a contract to use with a new general contractor whom I have not worked with previously. After hearing about...
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I am sure everyone has a different view on this topic and of course it's dependent on what your needs are.Some perhaps will want an overseas trip every year, wining and dining every week, some toys along the way and...
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I have owned my restaurant for 23 years, and the passion for the business dissolved back in 2008. The economy tanked and I just had my fourth child. I wanted to have more family time and a more flexible work schedul...
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I cannot believe the day is almost here. Tomorrow, December 5th, I will retire after 20 years as a Physical Therapist. Most people would say "I can't believe you're just leaving that career!" Yes, I received a B.S. in...
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It's been five months or so since I've joined this website and have been relatively absent from the forums, not because I decided REI wasn't for me, but rather because I have been busy doing deals! To set the stage, h...
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Hi Everyone!So one of my big goals is to own a large multifamily apartment complex. So thinking back to Rich Dad Poor Dad, instead of saying "I can't afford it", I've been asking myself "how can I afford it". I though...
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So I read the beginners guide, and have been hearing a lot about this 2% rule since I started looking around Bigger pockets, and my question is, is that really true for single family home rentals?
My grandfat...