why real estate investors fail

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When looking at examples of successful real estate investors and contrasting them with unsolicited advice I hear from people about not investing in real estate, toilets break.

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Some real estate investors fail by running out of money and either selling off their portfolio or going into bankruptcy.

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Not Enough Capitalization

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Not Sticking to the Lease

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Failing to Start

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Not Being Disciplined

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE

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