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When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.

So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?

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    @Frank Patalano

    I have bought a couple more properties

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    My advice to all first time investors, make sure you find an agent that is familiar with investment properties, tenants, leases, city codes, etc. 

    If you plan on using a property manager, please research as much as you can! A bad property manager will break you!  If you find one you are comfortable with, I would use them as your agent.  They know the ins and outs and they do not want to manage a bad property!  They will give you the best advice possible! 

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    So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?


     Evicting a squatter where I have not determined their name?

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