WealthBuilders 2019 End of Year Magazine

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5 Things About Real Estate You May Not Know by: Billy Epperhart

As many of you know, real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth. Some of you will be really familiar with this topic, and others will not be. In this article, I want to give you some things about real estate that you may not know, whether you’re a beginner or have real estate experience.

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There is so much to learn in the area of investing, and it’s impossible to know everything when you start. I hope this information helps you get further along in your journey!

The point is that there are many different ways to get loans and purchase properties. Research them all and become knowledgeable.

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2. Getting the Best Cash Flow Spreads Many people, when investing in real estate, will bypass low-to-moderate neighborhoods because they think they will make the most money renting out luxury houses. There’s nothing wrong with that, in fact, I rent out


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