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I am a new real estate investor in south Florida. Work as a plumber full time/trader part time. And Wanted to hear stories of other investors and how they started out with their first few rental properties. Cons and pros.
Thanks in advance guys!
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My landlord in college was living in his garage, while renting all the rooms in his house. I thought he was nuts.
After getting my first job, I saved enough money for down payment on my first home and house hacked it ... then shortly thereafter I bought my first rental, then second ... Haven't stopped.