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May 2013
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20: 20 Deadly Mistakes For Real Estate I...

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About this episode

While it’s unlikely that you are going to make a mistake in real estate that will kill you – there is a much higher chance that you’ll make a mistake that’s going to kill your chance of finding success. To help you fight the good fight and avoid those mistakes – you’ll definitely want to listen to today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast with Josh and Brandon. You might be a seasoned investor or you might be just starting out – but the 20 mistakes listed in this podcast are real, common, and deadly if not properly addressed, so be sure to listen to today’s show.

Read the transcript for Show 20 with Josh & Brandon here

In This Show, We Cover:

  • The best ways to get free education
  • How to overcome analysis paralysis
  • Exit strategies you should be using as a backup
  • How to establish your marketing machine
  • How to best protect yourself from being sued
  • The best ways to find great contractors
  • The worst way to screen for tenants
  • Plus MUCH more…

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