What are different ways to invest in real estate?

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Dmitriy Fomichenko, President, Sense Financial

@dfomichenko • 04/25/16 This answer was first published on 04/25/16. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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That's an interesting question. The best thing about real estate is that you can start as small as you can or as large as you aspire.

Some of the best ways to start:

Wholesaling real estate: You find great deals; get them under contract, and then sell the contract to another buyer. This is possibly the best way to start for investors with no money or lower investing budget.
Flipping real estate: Once you're equipped with adequate knowledge, you can start with real estate flipping. You buy a house; rehab or renovate it, and then sell it for a profit. You will pocket any gains or even losses incurred in the transaction.
Buy & Hold: This is probably the safest and surest way to achieve real estate success. You buy a property, rehab it, and rent it for long-term.

The key is to treat real estate as a business and form a system that works for you. Always remember that what worked for someone else may not work for you and vice versa.

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