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Apr 2020
1h 12m

8: Why Pay Someone Else's Mortgage? Ditc...

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Banks tend to love a certain type of borrower... and Mallori and Lucas don't quite fit the mold. They're not 9-to-5ers. They rely on tips and seasonal work. And they live modestly but aren't swimming in cash. So, when they took the plunge into real estate investing—in pricey Tacoma, Washington—they had some work to do to become "bankable." Today you'll learn ... Show More
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