Residential real estate investing has the potential to be very profitable. But how much do you need to invest in real estate and generate steady passive income? 

Unfortunately, the perceived excessive costs involved in purchasing real estate can intimidate aspiring residential real estate investors. However, understanding all the costs of buying a real estate investment property will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Buying a rental property, holiday home, or property to flip can yield short-term and long-term financial gains. However, the money needed to start real estate investing depends on several factors. You must establish a contingency fund, pay closing costs, and save for the down payment. Then you have ongoing costs like mortgage payments, property maintenance, and property taxes.

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