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424 keeping up with rising costs, joint venture pros & cons, buying your 2nd property + more

Season 4, Ep. 24
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Today's Q&A features these great questions from the community:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป costs are going up, what repayment buffers should I have in place?

๐Ÿ‘‰ what are the pros and cons of having my whole portfolio as a joint venture?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ how to know when youโ€™re ready for your 2nd property?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ hidden costs of buying unregistered land?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what are a tenant's rights when the owners are selling?


๐Ÿ›‘ Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode



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