5 Real Estate Mistakes That Could Make You Lose Money

5 Real Estate Mistakes That Could Make You Lose Money
A sign advertises an apartment for rent along a row of brownstone townhouses in the Fort Greene neighborhood on in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on June 24, 2016. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
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On the surface, real estate investing seems so easy. Passive income, property appreciation, tax benefits, and more. What’s not to like?

But the reality of life as a landlord isn’t so rosy. It’s hard work. It takes time, research, and careful study to understand the business. It’s far easier to lose money on a rental property than to make money.

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