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What Is Commingling And Is It Legal?

What Is Commingling And Is It Legal? https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/commingling Commingling refers to the combining or intermingling of funds that may be coming from various sources or earmarked for different purposes. As a real estate investor, commingling can help diversify […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 06, 2023 at 11:08AM

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The 2023 Recession Countdown: Is Now the BEST Time to Invest?

The 2023 Recession Countdown: Is Now the BEST Time to Invest? https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-84 The 2023 recession is off to a strange start. Homebuyer activity has rallied, consumer spending is up, and unemployment is low. Is a recession really on the way, and if […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 06, 2023 at 02:02AM

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Why Your Whole Life Insurance (Probably) Wont Ever Profit

Why Your Whole Life Insurance (Probably) Won’t Ever Profit https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-390 Is whole life insurance a scam or a worthwhile investment? You may have heard us talk about whole life insurance before, but we’d bet we’re not the only ones mentioning […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 06, 2023 at 02:01AM

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Seeing Greene: Rental Property Deal-Breakers That Could Kill Your Cash Flow

Seeing Greene: Rental Property Deal-Breakers That Could Kill Your Cash Flow https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-735 Which rental property “deal-breakers” could kill your cash flow? When is the right time to stop saving and start investing? And what should you do once you’ve hit your passive […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 05, 2023 at 02:02AM

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Rookie Reply: Unpermitted Renovations House Hack Profits and Frozen Pipes

Rookie Reply: Unpermitted Renovations, House Hack Profits, and Frozen Pipes https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-266 If you live in a high-cost-of-living area, a house hack could solve many of your money-related problems. Sharing your living space isn’t always easy, but with a few simple tricks, […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 04, 2023 at 02:02AM

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The Catalyst That Could Cause The Economy to Fall

The “Catalyst” That Could Cause The Economy to Fall https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-83 The 2023 economy doesn’t fit what the forecasters were predicting. Inflation was up, but now it’s coming back down, interest rates keep rising, but homebuyer demand is coming back? As […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 03, 2023 at 02:02AM

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Finance Friday: How to DOUBLE Your Net Worth in 1 Year (or Less!)

Finance Friday: How to DOUBLE Your Net Worth in 1 Year (or Less!) https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-389 Doubling your net worth in only a year? Seems impossible, right? Is making such massive money moves during a down market even realistic? If you think it can’t be done, […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 03, 2023 at 02:01AM

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DSCR Loans: How To Use Pro Strategies To Save More And Make More

DSCR Loans: How To Use Pro Strategies To Save More And Make More https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/dscr-loans-advanced-strategies This article is presented by Easy Street Capital. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. In January, we published an article about DSCR loans, a product increasingly used by more and more real […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 02, 2023 at 10:00AM

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Seller Red Flags I Should Have Seen Before Doing a Nightmare Deal

Seller Red Flags I Should Have Seen Before Doing a Nightmare Deal https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-734 There are a few real estate investing red flags that an investor should ALWAYS look out for. If you don’t, you could end up in the same situation as David […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 02, 2023 at 02:02AM

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How To Find Real Value And Invest Correctly Right Now

How To Find Real Value And Invest Correctly Right Now https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/investing-correctly-in-our-current-market I’ve written two relatively recent articles on the economy. The first summarized Lauren Baker of ITR Economics keynote address at BPCON 22. She concluded that signs point to a potential […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 01, 2023 at 04:49PM

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Making $90K/Year with Just ONE Rental by Combining Compassion and Cash Flow

Making $90K/Year with Just ONE Rental by Combining Compassion and Cash Flow https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-265 Investing in sober living facilities may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about building a real estate portfolio. But if you knew how much […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog March 01, 2023 at 02:02AM

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Prepayment Penalty: What It Is And How Avoid It

Prepayment Penalty: What It Is And How Avoid It https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/prepayment-penalty Did you know you may be charged a prepayment penalty for attempting to pay off your loans early?  Prepayment penalties are fees that some lenders charge if you refinance or […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog February 28, 2023 at 01:28PM

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A Guide To Land Trust Affiliate Marketing

A Guide To Land Trust Affiliate Marketing https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/land-trust-affiliate-marketing You’re not alone if you’re unfamiliar with land trust affiliate marketing. However, it is quickly becoming a popular real estate marketing strategy—and can be a highly effective one at that!  […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog February 28, 2023 at 11:57AM

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3 Real Winning Deals in 2023 (and Where You Can Find Them!)

3 Real Winning Deals in 2023 (and Where You Can Find Them!) https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-733 The housing market is heating up as homebuyer season comes back in full swing. For the past few months, most real estate investors have assumed that high interest rates and […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog February 28, 2023 at 02:02AM

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2023 Regional Rental Report: CaliforniaCan You Cash Flow?

2023 Regional Rental Report: California—Can You Cash Flow? https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/california-rent-report There are few real estate markets with as many attractive cities as California. From the allure of luxury and lifestyle in Los Angeles to the technology heart of San Francisco, […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog February 27, 2023 at 06:59PM

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The Crash That Didnt Come: Has the Housing Market Already Bottomed?

The Crash That Didn’t Come: Has the Housing Market Already Bottomed? https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-82 The housing market crash may be over already. With mortgage rates steadily dropping, buyer demand picking up, and competition creeping back in, this housing correction could have been one of […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog February 27, 2023 at 02:02AM

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Twitters Warning Shot and What to Look for When Investing in Tech

Twitter’s “Warning Shot” and What to Look for When Investing in Tech https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-388 Twitter’s massive layoffs affected the tech industry more than people think. For years, tech stocks ran with enormous valuations, with over-inflated workforces of employees getting paid six-figure salaries with even […] via | BiggerPockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog February 27, 2023 at 02:01AM