12: What Works (and Doesn't) in a Recession & the Untold Story of J Scott's Messy First Flip

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Two Rentals, $3,000 Each: The Guide to Closing with Close-to-Nothing

You don't have to live near your rental, or bring a huge check to closing, to build a real estate portfolio. Today’s guest closed both her deals with only $3,000 out of pocket for each deal, and in a city she'd never even visited. We’re walking through how she did it, and how you ...  Show more

Should You Keep or Sell a Rental Property That Needs Work? (Rookie Reply)

Your first rental cash flows just fine, but it needs some work, and in order to scale your portfolio, the next big decision hits: Should you hold and repair, or sell it and cash in? Today, we’ll show you how to tell a “keeper” from a potential money pit before you spend a dollar ...  Show more

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