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Juggling 0% interest business credit cards is like juggling torches in a hay-covered barn. Drop one, and the whole place goes up in flames. However, if you are disciplined and know what you’re doing, they could be a great asset in helping you kick-start your real estate investing career.
Getting a 0% Business Credit Card
There’s lots of information online regarding 0% APR business credit cards. Most offer 0% interest for 12-18 months. This makes them well-suited for real estate projects that can be refinanced or sold, allowing you to pay back the cards before interest starts to kick in. These cards are relatively easy to get, provided you have good credit and a business entity.
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What’s easier to find, a unicorn or a rock star contractor?
If you asked most value-add real estate investors, the answer would be obvious: “Unicorns, of course.”
We all know the inherent value contractors bring to any real estate investment. A great contractor can help you reduce costs on renovations, save money on holding costs with quick turnarounds, and manage the project with limited guidance. The end result, of course, is a beautifully renovated property that gets finished on time and brings in a big payday.
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As real estate investors, your emergency funds are a critical line of defense against unexpected costs. It prevents you from dipping into your budget to handle them.
But what should you really use an emergency fund for? And how much money should you keep in your safety net? Here’s everything you need to know.
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From the moment we take our first steps, we’re handed a blueprint for the American dream. Grow up. Get educated. Land a job. Buy a car. Tie the knot. Purchase a house. Raise a family.
Clock in for 40 years while diligently stashing away funds in a 401(k). 
It’s the classic tale of success, promising a life of stability, security, and financial freedom. But what if I told you that beneath this facade of prosperity lies a lurking threat to your wealth journey?
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If you read traditional financial independence/retire early (FIRE) bloggers, many of them reached their goals by simply pairing a high savings rate with a standard portfolio of stocks and bonds. There’s nothing wrong with that. It works, and anyone can replicate it. 
But my wife and I follow a different path to FIRE. You do need a stable financial floor—but that’s just the beginning.
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If you dream of becoming a real estate investor but work at Walmart, you could well be on your way to realizing your dream much sooner than you think. This comes with one important caveat: You’d need to manage a Walmart store to enjoy the financial benefits that could set you up with the cash needed to invest.
Walmart U.S. announced last week that it would be giving its store managers stock grants in the company. The announcement comes after Walmart also made the decision to raise managers’ salaries and introduce a new bonus structure that will allow store managers to earn up to 200% of their salary in annual bonuses. 
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