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10 Steps to follow to Avoid Getting Scammed in Real Estate

Wednesday, January 18

After being the newbie real estate investor that got scammed on her first deal I decided to create a list of the 10 Steps You can take to avoid being a victim of a scam. 1) Don't trust anyone. Trust yourself. Trust your gut.That's right. I know it sounds harsh. Am I really saying not to trust you...


True Story of How my First Real Estate Investment was a Scam

Tuesday, January 17

When I first made the decision to start investing in real estate, it was for the purpose of gaining financial freedom and helping my family live and have a better life.I wanted to connect with local investors in the Chicago area, and I heard Wendell de Guzman speak as a guest on the Bigger Pocket...