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Straight answers on passive investing, real estate syndication, and Minnesota apartment markets — written by operators who buy these deals ourselves, with companion episodes from the REL Freedom podcast.
Investing In Rochester, MN: What Makes This Market Work For Apartment Investors
Why a market most investors overlook is exactly where we keep buying — and what to check before you invest anywhere like it.
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How To Invest In Apartment Buildings: What We Learned Buying 128 Units
The real story behind our Moorhead deal, and what it actually takes to invest in an apartment building — as a sponsor or a passive investor.
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Passive vs. Active Real Estate Investing: Which Is Actually Right For You?
Landlording built the skills. Here's how to decide whether to keep doing it yourself or hand the wheel to someone else.
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Getting Started In Real Estate With Little Money Down
You don't need six figures sitting in a bank account to get your first real estate investment moving. Here's what actually matters instead.
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What Money Can I Use To Invest In Real Estate?
Cash, a self-directed IRA, a 401(k) rollover — a rundown of where the capital for your first passive investment can actually come from.
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