Bitcoin will eventually flip gold.

any advice here on how I can get my mortgage down or any tips in general ?

Of course have no clue to his background in RE but it seemed to me on the surface this was a new venture for him and it certainly looks like he got over his ski tips.

@Craig JonesI'm also in Tahoe / Reno and this is a great tip. 

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As you're starting your journey, here are a few tips to help you along the way:Educate Yourself: Take advantage of resources like books, podcasts, and online courses focused on real estate investing.

Back then water was so cheap that developers of multifamily buildings just included in the rents.Today is a different time and place so water is called "liquid gold".

If things are tight or you don't have expendable income to invest I would go turn key. 2-4 unit properties would be great, the goal is to minimize your monthly housing expenses to save so if you are occupying a unit you will probably not cashflow

If you have any tips and tricks and best methods to getting my first sale that would be very helpful and appreciated. 

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