The numbers seemed really good from the beginning, and I'm lucky enough to have supportive people around me willing to help and guide me.

I would gain knowledge quickly and at a furious pace, seek out mature investors to guide me, and take bigger risks sooner.I waited until I was 32 to make my move in 2007 peak of the market).

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I want to pass on to them valuable skills that they can take with them throughout their lives, and I want to leave them a good inheritance when my time comes.

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I've been listening  - starting from #1 and moving forward and they are very valuable.

You can find a guide on Wholesaling under Education.

Go to the County Judge's office and ask which lawyers file the most evictions and get a copy of their documents as public record so you can see how they do it and use that as your guide if you want to do it yourself.I'd be curious to hear how many hours per month you and your family allocate to managing this property using your approach.  

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