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Learn the fundamentals of real estate investing — from choosing a strategy to analyzing deals and building a profitable portfolio.
Real Estate Skills
Real Estate Skills
Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing isn't one-size-fits-all. The four primary strategies each serve different goals. Fix & Flip generates quick profits by buying distressed properties, renovating them, and selling within 6-12 months. Buy & Hold builds long-term wealth through monthly rental income and property appreciation. The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) lets you recycle your capital across multiple properties. Wholesaling involves contracting a property and assigning the contract to another buyer for a fee — no renovation required.
The 70% Rule is the golden standard for fix-and-flip investors: never pay more than 70% of the After-Repair Value (ARV) minus your estimated repair costs. For example, if a property's ARV is $200,000 and needs $30,000 in repairs, your maximum offer is ($200,000 × 0.70) - $30,000 = $110,000. This formula leaves room for holding costs, closing costs, and a profit margin. Always pull comparable sales within a half-mile radius from the last 90 days to verify your ARV, and estimate rehab costs at $15-$30 per square foot for standard renovations.
Start with one deal to learn the process end-to-end before scaling. Track every project's actual costs against your projections — this data sharpens your estimates over time. Build relationships with reliable contractors, real estate agents, title companies, and lenders; your team is your competitive edge. As you gain experience, reinvest profits into your next deal to compound growth. Many successful investors run their first three deals in parallel only after mastering one at a time.
No investor succeeds alone. You need a real estate agent who understands investment properties, a contractor you trust for accurate rehab estimates, a title company that closes quickly, and a lender who can fund fast. In San Antonio, local REIA meetings and BiggerPockets forums are excellent places to find and vet team members. Always check references and previous work before committing to any team member.
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