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16 April 2024 | 11 replies
I can’t speak much about other markets, but as someone who started off in Columbus, and grew up in Cleveland.
16 April 2024 | 11 replies
I started off with a duplex in 2020 and now have a solid portfolio of rentals with my partner.
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16 April 2024 | 18 replies
We have been struggled on and off with landlord and umbrella insurance for our 12 rental properties for many years.
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16 April 2024 | 6 replies
The earlier you start in your RE journey, the better off you will be in the future.
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15 April 2024 | 9 replies
BRRRR can work but you need to buy off market in order to see this strategy be effective.
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17 April 2024 | 22 replies
To piggy-back off what @Lane Kawaoka says, maybe you can meet a few fellow passive investors at your local meetup, and get their opinions.
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15 April 2024 | 1 reply
Tax free wealth by Tom Wheelwright is a great book to start off with.
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15 April 2024 | 20 replies
You'd need to bring funds to closing on this one (assuming the entire $73k needs to be paid off).
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16 April 2024 | 11 replies
The earlier you start in your RE journey, the better off you will be in the future.
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15 April 2024 | 5 replies
So recently I came across an off-market deal in my area.