[RikaKazak]

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So how do you know it's a great investment? What if the tenant moves out and it's empty for a few months? What if it gets trashed by a bad tenant? What if it doesn't appreciate like you think it will?

These things aren't possible?

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so is him dying in a car wreck tonight...sometimes stuff just happens and there's nothing you can do about it, but usally a smart investor at least prepares to the best of their ability for a misfortune.

congrats at starting at 20...and congrats at ACTUALLY starting, I talk to so many 20-30 year olds that "want to start" but never do. Trust me, it gets SOOO much easier from now on. Actually buying the first place is BY FAR the hardest part.