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Apr 2023
48m 17s

277: Leaks, Surprise Rehabs, and the Rea...

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You don’t need to look very far to find a real estate success story, but it’s not every day that you hear from someone who is currently in the trenches of their very first real estate investment. The truth is that there are all types of hurdles to overcome during an investing journey, and today, you’re going to hear from someone who is still in the thick of ... Show More
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