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I am wondering if anyone is El Paso is doing the same thing that could help guide me in this process since I am a complete rookie as an investor. 

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But also remember to take reports by tenants of snow not getting shoveled with a huge deer lick of salt—the crew may have just finished and snow can and does accumulate rapidly in between trips. 

Focus on getting your finances in order, setting achievable goals, and finding a mentor or local real estate groups to guide you.

The method works the same whether you are male or female: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/brrrr-method

The market here offers a lot of potential.I highly recommend making a trip here to get a feel for the different neighborhoods and understand where the best opportunities lie.

During the tour, we will guide you through several key areas where we actively invest and showcase a selection of available properties—many of which are off-market opportunities.Courtney, who leads my investment team, can assist you further.

He turned around and used the interest I paid him back to go on a golf trip with me later that year. 

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