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Hello from the heartland!

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Posted Mar 3 2024, 15:33

New member here. Just starting to get my bearings and prepare myself for this exciting new chapter in life. Share any tips you have for a newbie! 

-25 years old, unmarried, no children. 

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Replied Mar 13 2024, 07:41

Start listening to Podcasts, man! BiggerPockets is your friend. They have published a ton of books on real estate. My advice is to start reading. There are so many strategies out there, it might take some time to determine what works best for your goals.

Which brings me to my next point...what are your goals? What do you want Real Estate Investing to do for you? Are you looking to replace your income? Or are you more concerned about cashflow after retirement and have no plans to leave your W2? There are so many avenues available to you, but you want know what path is best until you wrestle with these questions. 

Best of luck!

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Simon Ashbaugh#4 Land & New Construction Contributor
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Simon Ashbaugh#4 Land & New Construction Contributor
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Replied Mar 13 2024, 11:13

Hey there Aaron, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is surely the best place to start learning about real estate. I highly recommend that you read The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy. This classic book is a great starting point for anyone interested in building wealth through property investment. It covers a wide range of topics including finding potential properties, financing deals, and managing tenants. It's known for its straightforward and practical approach. All the best!

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Milton Chamberlain
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Replied May 15 2024, 09:41

Hi Aaron! Happy to meet up and talk shop with you! Lots of opportunities out there from a financing standpoint. I primarily work with investors, and owns three SFR investment properties. 2 of which I have taken down to the studs and remodeled.

reach out anytime.

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