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We've worked with local banks and been able to finance the three we own without any issues.I don't necessarily know if it's "beginner" investor friendly but you'll learn everything you need in the bootcamp which is the gold standardWe get loans with 3-7 year balloons and 25 year amortization typically

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I recommend checking Ohio, its a very beginner/landlord friendly state to get started. 

I’d love to hear your tips, lessons learned, or even beginner mistakes to avoid.

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Do you have any beginner tips for someone attending judicial tax sale which is supposed to be "free and clear" of liens?

many beginners would do well to have an agent.. 

This could be too much to bite off as a beginner.

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