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2 January 2025 | 32 replies
@Ben LeybovichI think in the perfect world, new investors would spend enough time and energy learning how to analyze properties themselves, what the various calculations mean, etc.
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15 January 2025 | 24 replies
No additional analysis or criteria considered.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
If you throw in some additional capital along the way you can accelerate the process, a lot.
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13 January 2025 | 30 replies
In addition to what other said, because some landlords don't increase their rents every year.
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2 January 2025 | 36 replies
Read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene, then spend some time reading through the forums.
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1 January 2025 | 14 replies
Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.
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29 December 2024 | 17 replies
I'd love some help additional set of eyes or insight on features and capabilities.
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29 December 2024 | 253 replies
This combined with my new boss giving me additional responsibilities (how dare he...) and the support of my wife prompted me to take the plunge.
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26 December 2024 | 9 replies
However, I definitely recommend pictures any time a guest left damage or extra cleaning that will result in additional charges.
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19 December 2024 | 22 replies
Additional Fees.