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12 February 2025 | 15 replies
@Christian Artuso welcome to the forums and on starting your real estate investing journey.
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9 February 2025 | 4 replies
If house hacking isn't the best option for me, how would you recommend starting out to build up some investments.
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7 February 2025 | 16 replies
If structured well, this can be a great way to get started without much cash.
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12 February 2025 | 0 replies
With no debt, I have about saved $50,000 that I want to start putting to use, been trying to submerge myself in the real estate world knowing its arguably the safest investment.
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8 January 2025 | 27 replies
Here they all start with "Are you aware of any XYC.." and none of them are asking about previous repairs or issues.I understand that you are concerned, but honestly, if the water damage was resolved, the soaked parts replaced, why would it matter any longer?
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7 February 2025 | 2 replies
I started and did it differently.
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12 February 2025 | 156 replies
Until that started getting difficult.
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4 February 2025 | 8 replies
I'm a local youth pastor in MN and I'm looking into getting started in real estate so that I can provide extra income for my growing family.
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6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Starting all over from scratch... my gray hair is turning back black....LOL.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
I'm curious what more experienced investors will leave to finish repairing after they list the property, but before they start to show it (or lease it).I start the marketing about two weeks prior to completion, with an advertised availability date of one week after completion.