277: Leaks, Surprise Rehabs, and the Reality of Buying Your First Rental Property w/Sara Plaisted

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You've Got a 100% Financing Deal. Do You Take It? (Rookie Reply)

Great deals are hard to find as a rookie, so when one lands in your lap, it can feel like you just struck gold. But how do you actually know if it's the real thing, or if there's a catch? Today, we're breaking down how to evaluate a low-money-down deal when one comes your way, an ...  Show more

Multifamily vs. Single-Family Investing: Which Is Better for Beginners?

Every rookie investor arrives at the same fork in the road early on: single-family home or multifamily. Which one's actually the better option? The property type you choose first can shape how fast you cash flow and how quickly you're able to scale your real estate portfolio. Tod ...  Show more

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