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Financing Deals (Getting Started in RE)
Hi, everyone! I am looking for some advice in terms of how to get started in the real estate business. I do not have much capital to start out with, but I may be able to get started with a private money lender (i.e. a family member). I would like to purchase a duplex, live in one unit, and rent out the other. That is my initial goal when it comes to real estate investing, yet if there is a better option, I am open to suggestions.