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Business Plans13 Real Estate Investing Mistakes That Can Cost You Big (And How to Avoid Them)
January 15, 2025
Scott Sage
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Real estate investing can be a great way to build wealth, but it’s easy to make mistakes—especially if you’re just starting out. The good news? Most of these mistakes are avoidable with the right preparation and tools. We’ve outlined the most frequent mistakes and simple ways to steer clear of them, so you can focus on building a successful investment portfolio.
Scott Sage
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Customer Experience
Scott is an Airbnb Superhost and industry pro, having founded Home Base BnBs—a short term rental management company that scaled to 200+ units. Scott combines his experience and passion for hosting to empower AirDNA customers' success. When he's not thinking about STRs, he is hiking, playing basketball, or playing pickleball.
