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I have a dilemma.
I am thinking about buying my first investment property, a multifamily complex or duplex/triplex (up to 500-550k). Thinking about picking between Cincinnati, Cape Coral, Albuquerque, San Antonio. Do...
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So we all know we should be separating money out for things like Vacancy/Maintenance/CapX/PM but I've never heard anyone discuss what system they use for monitoring their funds.What do you do?? Seperate bank accounts?...
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What do you guys think is the better way to go? To buy and rent to build a great source of passive income or Buy and flip to make great returns but with more work and risk?
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I am trying to figure out a way to start my real estate sales business but still be producing a consistent amount of active income until I am busy enough to live off commissions. Right now I am working a 40 hour a wee...