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I have 250k to invest...what is the best way to start?
Hello I have been a stock market investor for the last few years and now I am wanting to learn more about real estate investing. From what i have researched Theres a few ways to do it (Reits, syndication, or to buy a unit yourself) What do you recomend the best method is? I have previous experience subletting with Airbnb units and it was very profitable until my apartment barred tenants from doing it. Also, I live in Nashville so we have booming job growth yet prices are overvalued. Would it be better to wait or get in now? Thanks
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Leverage is the name of the game in real estate investing. The more of your own money you put into a deal, the lower the ROI. Find that balance between high ROI and putting the minimum amount of money into the deal. That's what my husband and I have done for 8 years and it's boded very well for us.