A Long Distance Real Estate Empire | BiggerPockets Podcast

Is it possible to invest in real estate at a distance — successfully?

While many might say “no,” today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we bring you Elizabeth Colegrove, who is working on securing her and her husband’s retirement by investing in one home at a time, largely from a distance. Learn the ins and outs of long distance property management and what to look for when deciding on properties to invest in.

From “house hacking” to 1031 exchanges to long distance investing and more, this show is packed with wisdom (and debates) that are bound to inspire you to move your business forward, no matter where you live and where you invest.

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In This Show We Cover:

How Elizabeth got started in real estate
How she was introduced to real estate when she was young
Discussions about 1031 deals
Some tips on getting VA loans
Tips for new investors in looking for a property
How to successfully use short sales
Self managing from a distance
What type of properties she buys
How she handles costs and how she calculates them
Her future real estate goals
A perspective on appreciation
Plus MUCH more!

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