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There are plenty of options available when it comes to investing in real estate. However, it can be challenging for new investors to determine which strategy is the best one to start with. Should you focus on wholesaling houses, building a portfolio of single-family rental homes, or becoming a Realtor? In this article, let's explore eight real estate investing strategies to consider. We'll also provide guidance on how to choose the best option for you.

Real Estate Investing Strategies

Wholesaling houses: To wholesale homes, you must find distressed properties, negotiate a deal with the seller, and then sell the contract to another buyer for a profit. It requires little or no money down and can be an excellent way to get started in real estate investing. 

Acquiring and renting properties as a landlord: Investing in rental properties involves purchasing a property and renting it out to tenants. This strategy can generate long-term passive income but requires more money u
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If you've inherited a property, you're likely facing a tough decision: keep or sell it. Managing an inherited property can be daunting for many beneficiaries. Most beneficiaries prefer to liquidate it instead. A probate sale is if you decide to sell the property during the probate process. To help you navigate this complex process and maximize your returns, here are three tips for developing a winning probate investing strategy in Texas.

Market to Out-of-State Beneficiaries

If you obtain a roster of homes in probate within an area, you will see a list of properties accompanied by the trustee's, executor's, or beneficiary's address. You can purchase a list of homes in probate, and you can also reach out to local wholesalers as well and ask them to send you any homes i
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 Evaluating A Real Estate Investment Deal

We talk with many people looking to buy real estate investment properties in [market_city] and the surrounding areas.  Some of them know what they're doing when Evaluating A Real Estate Investment Deal, and some are still in the learning process.

But, since our entire business is finding great deals at deep discounts... and often passing those deals onto real estate investors like you... I thought it would be a great idea to share with you some resources to evaluate a real estate investment deal.  This works in any market... [market_city], surrounding areas, [state], any other states across the country.

When you really boil it down... evaluating a real estate deal is a pretty simple process.  If you're looking to buy real estate as an investment, wholesale properties, hold them for rent... whatever, one of the most important parts is "buying it right" (i.e., not overpaying).

So let's dive in.

What Goes Into Evaluating A Real Estate Deal - (for single-family houses)

There are just a few main elements when you're evaluating a deal.

• Cost of repairs needed to get it back up to good condition.&nb
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