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Living With Intention — Improve Your Life With Lifestyle Design
The Big Picture On Living With Intention: Design your life or someone else will. Take charge of your work, where you live, and how you spend your time. You can’t…
When Can a Landlord Break a Lease Agreement?
The Big Picture On Whether Landlords Can Break a Lease Agreement or Not: In most states, landlords must provide 30-90 days’ notice before terminating a lease at the end of…
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Better Money Habits: Save Money and Build Wealth for FIRE
The Big Picture on Developing Better Money Habits: Strategies like house hacking, moving to a lower-cost area, and getting rid of a car can significantly reduce major expenses, accelerating wealth…
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How to Become a Property Manager: And How It Makes You a Better Investor
The Big Picture On Becoming a Property Manager Property managers handle leasing, tenant communication, maintenance, and finances. Meet requirements (age, education, residency, licensing), develop skills (organization, communication), and consider certifications…
Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House – Making the Right Call
The Big Picture On Deciding to Whether to Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House: Carefully evaluate the return on investment of purchasing a home versus paying off existing…
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How Many Mortgages Can You Have as an Investor?
The Big Picture On How Many Mortgages Can You Have As A Real Estate Investor: Real estate investors can often have more than one mortgage at a time, with some…
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How to Buy a Fixer-Upper Without Getting Burned
The Big Picture On How To Buy A Fixer-Upper Fixer-uppers are properties that need a little TLC before being ready for occupancy or sale. Buying fixer-uppers presents investors with several…
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Who Pays Which Closing Costs on Real Estate?
The Big Picture On Who Pays Which Closing Costs On Real Estate: As the name suggests, closing costs are fees that are paid to close a real estate transaction. There…
What Landlords Need To Know About Emotional Support Animals And The Fair Housing Act
The Big Picture On Emotional Support Animals And Fair Housing Law For Landlords: Landlords must accommodate Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) under the Fair Housing Act, setting them apart from typical…
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How to Use a VA Loan for an Investment Property
Real estate investing requires money, and usually more than we like when buying an investment property. Fortunately, you can leverage other people’s money to buy our own assets. But navigating…