The 5 Challenges First-Time Real Estate Investors Face (And How to Conquer Them)

EPISODE 515: Are you feeling excited about real estate investing, but also a little overwhelmed with the process? You're not alone! 

There is so much information out there and you're probably not sure where to go or what to do; we’ve been there before, and today, we’ll share with you our tips so you don’t make the same mistakes we made.

In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we’ll be breaking down the five main challenges every first-time real estate investor faces, and most importantly, how to overcome them.

Are you ready to start your real estate career with clarity and confidence?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

The fear of making a large financial commitment (00:45)

How to navigate the acquisition process (07:07)

Which investment strategy should you choose? (10:58)

Market over deal (14:24)

Make sure to master deal analysis (19:26)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Books We Recommend

The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Real-Estate-Investing-Investors/dp/1937832031 

Real Estate by the Numbers by J Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Numbers-J-Scott/dp/1947200216 

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