I want to kick things off with a good old-fashioned embarrassing story.When I was 14 or 15, eBay was the “new big thing.” I was on eBay searching for some Ralph Lauren Polo shirts (also a big thing at the time) when I found a 3-pack of shirts. I put in a bid and it looked like I was going to get …
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6 Real Estate Investing Tips for Out-of-State Investors
Investing in real estate can be a complex process — but when you add in the additional challenges of investing in property out of state, it can get downright confusing.There are so many unknowns when you’re investing out of state. You don’t know the market. You don’t know the different …
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Is It Too Late for You to Start Investing in Real Estate?
In the real estate world, there always seems to be some new “whiz kid” who started investing at 18 years old and retired with a multi-million dollar portfolio before graduating from college. With that kind of emphasis on the correlation between youth and success, it can be easy to feel as though …
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5 Rules of Thumb for Analyzing Investment Properties in Plano, TX
There’s a lot to consider when choosing investment properties in Plano, TX. Property is a big investment, and before you make the commitment, you’ll want to consider all angles and make an informed decision that will help you reach your financial goals.Here are five rules of thumb for analyzing …
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Business or Hobby? Getting in the Right Mindset for Managing Your Rentals
When you’re getting started in real estate investing, there are two ways to approach it: as an investor or as a landlord. There are also two ways to treat the properties you own: as a business or as a hobby.Now, we’re not here to tell you that one is better than the other. Becoming a landlord and …
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Fundrise Guest Post: Real Estate Investing and Changing Technology
We're excited to share our post, 3 Ways Technology Is Radically Changing Real Estate Investing, was recently published on Fundrise! Technological innovation has opened up a number of opportunities in many industries, and real estate investing is no exception. Click the link below to check out the …
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How to Get Started Investing in Out-of-State Rental Property
Aspiring investors often ask us what they should do before buying out-of-state rental property. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, saving time when getting started is always a good thing. To help you do just that, we’re diving into the preliminary steps our most successful investors take …
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