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12 February 2025 | 1 reply
However I am not sure its the best investment strategy for someone who is just getting started.
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12 February 2025 | 14 replies
@Sean DillonAt 18, you're in a prime position to start building wealth with low expenses and plenty of time to scale.
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Starting locally vs. out of state:I always recommend starting locally if it aligns with your goals.
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12 February 2025 | 8 replies
Major in business (with a real estate focus), start learning through books, podcasts, and investor meetups, and work on building credit and saving money while in school.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
Don't be paralyzed thinking you don't know enough to get started.
10 February 2025 | 8 replies
Would you have or know where I could find an example lease to use as a starting point?
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10 February 2025 | 8 replies
If you plan on living there, I would pick the place you want to live, then start investing.
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21 December 2024 | 6 replies
If it is built from scratch with a full fire box, then most types of wood can be burned.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
We are about to start building our first short term rental property.