Real Estate Investing for Beginners

Real estate investing covers rental properties, flipping houses, REITs, and crowdfunding platforms. Beginners should learn local markets, run numbers on cash flow, and plan financing (mortgages, down payment, reserves).

Starter steps

1. Educate yourself: basic finance, leases and local landlord rules.
2. Run conservative cash-flow projections (rent, expenses, vacancies).
3. Start small — consider REITs or partnerships before buying a rental if you want lower effort exposure.

Further reading: BiggerPockets — Beginner’s Guide and Investopedia’s real estate guides.

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