Now Im looking to maximize my potential, gain some financial independence and start making my money work for me and not work for my money.

After five years you'll have earned $90,000 in rent income and gained $34,000 in appreciation.Buy four houses with $50,000 down on each.

Investing close to home allows you to gain hands-on experience, learn the ropes, and be more involved in the day-to-day.

They require the same amount of attention as everyone else and we are one entity....Not everybody dances to the beat of your drum.

That's where most should be focusing their attention.

Was able to gain some leverage prior to negotiating which resulting in a great outcome What was the outcome?

Starting sooner rather than later allows you to benefit from long-term appreciation, build equity, and gain hands-on experience, even with a smaller property.

For short-term gains, options like private lending, where your IRA acts as the lender, can provide consistent returns through interest payments.

Staging your house well can help you attract more attention from buyers, which ultimately helps it sell faster and maybe for a higher price than an unstaged home (see visual):What Are My Staging Options?

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