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Where the hell do I start
I am ready to begin investing but there are so many options and ways to do so. I am completely remodeling my private residence now so I think I could do the work on at least one flip to maybe get started. But then buy and hold sounds appealing too. Then I think I need to partner with someone to take the stress of finances off a bit. Then I think I need to find a mentor. Then I go back and forth on how to finance. There are so many ways to do this business that work. I am ready to take the plunge and buy that first property. I just have so many unanswered questions. Anyone else feel this way when they started?
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I think almost everybody feels that way on their first property. I know I did. What will help take the edge off is to make sure you find a good deal, but you gotta jump! You can't fly if you don't jump.