Mailbag: Real Estate Edition

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Mailbag: Real Estate Edition

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Aug 18, 2015

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Beginner advice for investing in real estate, vacation home considerations, buying versus renting, and much more. Experts from around The Motley Fool answer your questions about all things real estate related.

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Aug 18, 2015

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