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26 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm new here, and am ready to start investing my time into learning the strategies to get my first rental in 3 months.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
How did you get started in real estate investing?
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Seconding what @Max Wilhite said, Multi-Family is a great way to get started.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
It would be a good way to start networking.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
@Jordan Miller most Class A & B rental properties bought since 2021 really don't cashflow from day one.Class B will take 1-3 years to start showing cashflow.Class A, 3-5 years.Current investors keep making the mistake of looking back at deals from 5-10 years ago when prices & interest rates were both a lot lower, but NOT rental rates.
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24 January 2025 | 21 replies
Slow start but hoping to gain momentum.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
Starting looking for opportunities last Fall and so far it's been terrible.
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25 January 2025 | 10 replies
Consider starting small with house hacking a duplex or triplex, and use tools like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to analyze deals.Good luck!
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
You also may need to start with more capital so you are prepared for unexpected situations.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
You can probably start the education process at 17, then apply for your license once you turn 18.