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Katlynn Teague Common Mistakes to Avoid in Fix and Flip Investing
1 June 2023 | 2 replies

Fix and flip real estate investing can be lucrative, but it's not without risks and challenges. Understanding and avoiding common mistakes can significantly increase your chances of success. Here are some key points t...

Patrick Flanagan top mistakes made when buying a smaller apartment complex?
14 July 2022 | 11 replies

Hello! I’m looking to buy a smaller apartment complex(16-24 unit) but not opposed to smaller or larger. Just curious what were some of your top mistakes that you learned from when you started buying apartment complexe...

Nathan Gesner I made a rookie mistake and destroyed my future!!!
26 July 2023 | 12 replies

THE SITUATION
My first investment was a townhome, bought sight unseen on the recommendation of my father-in-law who was a REALTOR with 15 years experience. My mortgage, taxes, and insurance were $365 a month and I pa...

Arthur McCormack Newbie landlord mistakes... is it too late to backtrack?
2 January 2021 | 16 replies

My first tenant ever moved in November, 2020. I set up the lease electronically and rent on autopay.
Error#1: on the first draft for rent and deposit it didn’t go through, came back as NSF three times. Finally the te...

Ian Jackson Common mistakes newbies make? What to look out for
3 July 2018 | 17 replies

Hey guys, I see a lot of experienced investors here who have at least had one deal under their belt. Everybody has been a newbie at one point. What is one thing you wish you had known when you first started out, what ...

Tyson Scheutze Making Mistakes Like Motown and the Beginning of Auben
18 January 2024 | 0 replies

The birth of SFR as an asset class after 2008…
In Motown founder Berry Gordy’s autobiography, To Be Loved, Gordy recounts a conversation with his father around the famous quote about a smart man profiting from his ow...

Gurjot Grewal Did I make a mistake managing my first property ?
17 December 2023 | 7 replies

Closed my first property earlier this year. Its managed by a PM. I wanted to get some basic maintenance work done like fix some loose siding, fix downspout, clean gutters. Also some work inside the house like recaulk ...

Kyle Meadors Georgia Tech ATL, am I making a terrible mistake?
7 October 2021 | 14 replies

Hey gang,

I am a would-be, turned soon-to-be first time investor, and I'm about to move forward on a property right in the shadow of Georgia tech.

it's a small duplex, 1br/1ba each, one of those smaller homes nearb...

Account Closed Expensive Mistakes, Bay Area Blues, Buying My First Property
16 August 2018 | 7 replies

Goal: To achieve complete financial freedom by Age 33 & per the 10x rule will own 10 million dollars in property by age 33 and have 10 million in property paid off by age 43. At 33 i want to donate 10% of my cash ...

Ash Ogunleye Top 10 Adwords Mistakes That Will RUIN Your Business!
9 April 2018 | 0 replies

Hi there,Actually this list comprises of 13 costly Adwords errors, but I put 10 in the title because I’m a marketer :) Anywho, let’s get to the list!#1 Basic Account Setup Errors - Check account setting. You need to ...