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May 2024
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409: Fundamentals of Funding: How to Get...

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Knowing how to get a mortgage is a crucial step in your journey to buy a rental property. Of course, the money side of things can be intimidating. How do you find a lender? What type of mortgage do you need? When should you get a preapproval? You likely have all sorts of questions…and we have answers! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In part t ... Show More
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