18: Starting at Age 45 With a "1% Rule" Property (in New Jersey!) With Tricia Baxter
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She read Rich Dad Poor Dad, got angry at herself for not having built multiple income streams... and decided to do something about it!

** Tricia Baxter** is a real estate rookie who got in the game in her mid-40s. In this episode, she shares how she built a healthy portfolio of small multifamily properties on the Jersey Shore.

Tricia's a busy professional with her own law practice, but she *still *decided to self-manage when she got started—namely, to learn the ropes and create standard operating procedures, which came in handy when she eventually hired a property manager (spoiler: that's her MVP!).

This episode is full of great tips for anyone who aspires to treat their real estate investing like the business it is!

In This Episode We Cover:

- Self-managing your first property as a learning exercise

• Why Tricia chose to buy long-term rentals in a touristy area

• How she finds great vendors using private Facebook groups

• How to handle raising below-market rents

• Her tips for financing deals creatively

• Juggling real estate with a demanding career

• The importance of multiple income streams

• And SO much more!

Links from the Show

• Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group)

• Felipe's Instagram)

• Ashley's Instagram)

• BiggerPockets Podcast)

• Tony Robbins)

• Robert Kiyosaki)

• BiggerPockets Insights)

• BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine)

• BiggerPockets Calculators)

Check the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/rookie18)

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