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Haneef Porter
  • Investor
  • Rochester, NY
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Real Estate Investment Mistakes: What Did You Learn From Your Early Missteps?

Haneef Porter
  • Investor
  • Rochester, NY
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Hi everyone,

I'm reaching out to both beginner and experienced real estate investors to gather insights about common mistakes you made when you first started investing. We all know that mistakes are part of the learning process, but I’m curious to hear what specific challenges you faced early on and how those experiences shaped your approach going forward.

  • What was the biggest mistake you made when you were just starting out?
  • How did you overcome it, and what did you learn from it?
  • Looking back, what would you do differently now that you have more experience?

For beginners, I’d love to hear about the hurdles you’re currently facing and any advice from seasoned investors on how to avoid those common pitfalls.

Looking forward to your stories and tips!

Thanks!