Short
My $30,000 Real Estate Investing Mistake
The loss that shaped Ryan Chaw's entire approach came early and cost him about $30,000. He breaks down what he misjudged and how that single deal pushed him toward the rent-by-the-room niche he runs today.
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From the full episode
How Ryan Chaw Turned a $30K Mistake Into a 7-Figure Rental Portfolio
You know, so when I realized that the more bedrooms I could add to the house, the more rental income I could get, I started really investing in houses that are larger square footage.Listen to the full episode with Ryan Chaw
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