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Jun 2020
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14: 4 Keys to Building a Portfolio While...

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Between his career and a podcasting side hustle, Robert Leonard's a busy guy. So how does he—and how can you—build a small but mighty rental portfolio in your spare time? For Robert, it comes down to 4 major elements: 1. Use a series of house hacks to lower expenses and build equity. 2. Find an MVP real estate agent. 3. Align with a partner. 4. Invest out-of ... Show More
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