real estate investing

REITs vs. Physical Rentals: Understanding Your Real Estate Investing Options

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Getting started with real estate investing can seem daunting, but it’s a well-trodden path toward building wealth. Two of the most common ways beginners explore real estate investing options are by directly buying rental property investing opportunities or by purchasing shares in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). But what exactly are they, and how do … Read more

What I Learned from My First (Not So Great) Fix-and-Hold Deal

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first fix and hold

Embarking on your first real estate investment deal is exciting. After selling a commercial property that wasn’t working out as a rental, I had some capital I needed to deploy. The market was hot, so finding a deal on the MLS seemed unlikely. I turned to wholesalers and found what looked like a good opportunity: … Read more