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Real Estate Investing Basics

The expert at anything was once a beginner. Learning the fundamentals is vital to investing success—find everything needed for a fruitful beginning here.

Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 19, 2021

Finding the Right Real Estate Broker: A Key Tool for Investing Success

By Mark Ainley

Your broker is one of the most important members of your team. Make sure you find one who specializes in working with real estate investors.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 18, 2021

5 Strategies for Investing in Real Estate Mortgage Notes

By Scott Smith

For those who are already familiar with mortgage notes, let’s take a look at five different ways you can use them to make some cash.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 16, 2021

The No. 1 Way to Find a Partner for Your Real Estate Investments

By Ashley Kehr

As a real estate investor looking for an experienced partner, you can’t focus on what you need. Flip the script. What value do you have to offer them?

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 13, 2021

Investor Spotlight: From Accidental House Hack to Financial Freedom Featuring Whitney Hutten

By BiggerPockets

Whitney Hutten’s first deal could’ve gone sideways. But she saved it, pressed on, and transitioned into a full-time investor who now has 60 deals under her belt.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 12, 2021

How Much Do You Need To Save for Your First Investment Property?

By Whitney Hutten

There’s no cut and dry answer for how much money you will need to get started in real estate investing. It depends on a few factors.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 12, 2021

Investing for Equity vs. Cash Flow: Which Is More Important?

By Andrew Syrios

Like with most things in real estate, your primary focus depends on your situation and goals. But in this instance, one goal is better.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 11, 2021

Note Investing: How To Find & Finance Real Estate Mortgage Notes

By Scott Smith

Investing in real estate mortgage notes is a profitable and hands-off alternative to hard real estate investment. Learn the ins and outs here.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 04, 2021

Investing in Real Estate Mortgage Notes: How To Earn Passive Income Without Tenants or Toilets

By Scott Smith

When you invest in mortgage notes, you buy debt, not real estate. Step into the bank’s shoes and become the borrower’s new creditor.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 01, 2021

Thinking Beyond Cash Flow: 3 Underappreciated Real Estate Wealth-Builders

By Matt DeBoth

Cash flow determines the value of property and whether or not it can be leveraged against. But by educating yourself on other advantages of real estate, you will set yourself up to make the most of this investment.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 01, 2021

The Rise of Remote Real Estate Investing (and How to Get in on the Action)

By Tom Schneider

Remote real estate investing is similar to today’s growing work-from-home trend. You no longer have to be in the office to work, so why do you have to buy real estate in the same city that you live in?

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Real Estate Investing Basics Dec 29, 2020

I Just Bought 26 Properties at Once—Here’s What You Need to Know About Purchasing Portfolios

By Andrew Syrios

Buying portfolios of properties is an effective way to grow your real estate investing business quickly—if you do it right.

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Real Estate Investing Basics Dec 29, 2020

3 Ways to Ensure You Make the Right Moves in Every Phase of the Real Estate Market Cycle

By Steve Rozenberg

Wealth does not evaporate, wealth shifts with the market cycle. Make sure that when wealth shifts, you are able to pivot, too. Here’s how.

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