"arebelspy
It's not super realistic about house appreciation rates, IMO, but some solid info and inspiring. Pretty quick and easy to read, as well, it's not a daunting tome, so very good for the beginner. I'd recommend anyone thinking about starting real estate investing pick that up (among others)."
I agree with you on the appreciation rates point. Funny thing though, as I re-read (this book, 1st ed. was a primer for me too), 'beginners' or 'starting' books, I seem to always pick up some valuable tip from them - funny how that goes !
As I get older and more senile in my early fifties, I get so excited to see people, especially younger people getting started on building real wealth and controlling their early retirements on their own I tend to err on being simplistic, as in one step-at-a-time. If only the net and sites like this existed when I got stsarted - Yikes, what a thought!
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