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Hello BP, my name is Larry Wilkes I am a new investor looking to build a rental portfolio of about 200-500 units over the next few years. I am utilizing My W2 job to secure my first 203k loan on a duplex in my area "Columbus OH". Would love some insight on ownership of a portfolio and some wisdom on a few things I should look for when I am building a portfolio. Also looking to connect with some people on BP thanks a head for your time thanks to you all.
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Originally posted by @Larry Wilkes:
Hello BP, my name is Larry Wilkes I am a new investor looking to build a rental portfolio of about 200-500 units over the next few years. I am utilizing My W2 job to secure my first 203k loan on a duplex in my area "Columbus OH". Would love some insight on ownership of a portfolio and some wisdom on a few things I should look for when I am building a portfolio. Also looking to connect with some people on BP thanks a head for your time thanks to you all.
I started purchasing small multifamily in Columbus, Ohio over 4 years ago and have done extremely well.
I recommend house hacking as many times as possible before you get a wife and kids.
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