Is there a right time to start investing in real estate? For those who have early on, what would you say is a “prerequisite” to start the investing process?

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Look up bigger pockets and start reading. I started at 21 and am not at all a mogul, but it has helped provide financial security and a nice nest egg.

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Best time was yesterday, tomorrow is too late. My prerequesite was having tenants lined up before buying property. Most of my tenants are colleagues that I have met on the road, and I offer them rent below market rate.

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Read the wealthy renter for a counterpoint. Then decide if real estate investing is right for you.

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