Got $1,000? You Can Still Grow Wealth With Real Estate -- Here's How

If you're looking to buy a home as an investment these days, $1,000 probably won't get you very far. Home values are up across the board, and in January, the national median listing price was $346,000, according to Realtor.com. Even if you find a lender that will accept a relatively low down payment, $1,000 most likely isn't going to cut it (at least not with a conventional mortgage).

But even if you're limited to $1,000 in funds right now, it doesn't mean you can't start to dabble in the world of real estate investing. You may not be able to purchase an income property and start enjoying a steady stream of rent payments. But you can still put that money to work -- and profit tremendously in the long run.

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