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8 February 2025 | 1 reply
I would say that is not a great way to start.
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30 January 2025 | 32 replies
Any advice you would give to someone first starting out?
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4 February 2025 | 5 replies
It's a great time to get started.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
When looking for a QI referrals are always a great place to start.
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8 February 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @Jade Frank: Hi, I'm Jade and I'm looking to get started with real estate investing.
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3 February 2025 | 6 replies
Start by networking at local meetups and connecting with investors, agents, and property managers.
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6 February 2025 | 16 replies
Have recently started a renovation company with a friend, both of us successful business owners and talented in the trades.
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4 February 2025 | 5 replies
There's no real wrong answer to your question, but the right answer starts with you figuring out what general direction you want to aim in.
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9 February 2025 | 2 replies
It's going to be tough to buy a property without steady W2 income. 8k is a good start, but you might need to keep saving.
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9 February 2025 | 1 reply
I recently started my own practice as a real estate bookkeeper, and am excited to help other real estate investors cleanup their books!