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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hi everyone I’ m interested learning real estate investing and grow my portfolio.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm John Alepin from Tampa Florida, passionate about real estate investing for several years.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
I recommend people only sell if (a) you can invest the capital in something that performs better, or (b) it aligns with your goals.
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28 December 2024 | 7 replies
best of luck with your investing.
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4 February 2025 | 0 replies
Was sold above the asking price within days of listing.High ROI: Achieved a 50% return on investment due to low renovation costs and increased sale price.Investor PerspectiveRecognized the potential others overlooked by seeing beyond the property's initial appearance andm aximized profits by investing wisely in visible, impactful areas.
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27 January 2025 | 4 replies
You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.
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27 January 2025 | 14 replies
It sounds like it’s been a solid investment.
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6 February 2025 | 16 replies
Hi Zoe, welcome good for you to start early, time is the most important ingredient with investing.
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
The knowledge gained from the podcast helped me purchase my first three investment properties, and a piece of land.