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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
At that time, my friend encouraged me to get into real estate with the idea of creating passive income and wealth in future (via appreciation).
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
All buyers and sellers of rental real estate should require Tenant Estoppel Letters in their contracts.
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
@J Lee Have you successfully invested in real estate?
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
No real explanation as to why or whether there were exceptions to that.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
Some exceptions can be made but the only real way around it would be to get a solid cosigner for the loan with a good W2.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
You can make a real case for either decision, so - and I can't believe I'm saying this - do what feels good.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.
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27 December 2024 | 8 replies
Quote from @Lilia Matlov: A lesson I learned later is that real estate is not just about numbers, which is contrary to the thinking of most investors.
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Any tips, warnings, or real-life lessons are welcome!