103: Building a Long Distance Real Estate Empire One House at a Time with Elizabeth Colegrove | Bigger Pockets Podcast

Is it possible to invest in real estate at a distance — successfully?
While many might say “no,” today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we bring you Elizabeth Colegrove, who is working on securing her and her husband’s retirement by investing in one home at a time, largely from a distance. Learn the ins and outs of long distance property management and what to look for when deciding on properties to invest in.
From “house hacking” to 1031 exchanges to long distance investing and more, this show is packed with wisdom (and debates) that are bound to inspire you to move your business forward, no matter where you live and where you invest.
In This Show We Cover:

How Elizabeth got started in real estate

How she was introduced to real estate when she was young

Discussions about 1031 deals

Some tips on getting VA loans

Tips for new investors in looking for a property

How to successfully use short sales

Self managing from a distance

What type of properties she buys

How she handles costs and how she calculates them

Her future real estate goals

A perspective on appreciation

Plus MUCH more!

Links From the Show:

BiggerPockets’ Plus and Pro 

BiggerPocket’s Short Sale Definitive Guide

The Short Sale Process

Elizabeth’s post on Short Sales

Books Mentioned in the Show
NOLO Legal Books
Connect with Elizabeth

Elizabeth’s BiggerPockets Profile

Elizabeth’s Website

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