Getting started, networking, and building wealth

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I am a high school student, grade 11, and I am looking to enter real estate upon graduation. Currently I am attempting to learn about the the most practical and logical strategy to enter, and I am also looking to meet as many people in the industry as possible. The niches I am interested in pursuing are SFH to begin with, and scaling to MDU and up from there. I would appreciate any and all suggestions on how to get started, where to meet people, and how to surround myself with people ahead of me.

Thank you ahead of time.

[Jay Chang]

It's great that you are getting ahead of your peers.

I think before looking to meet/network with people, it's important to educate yourself with real estate knowledge first. This way, you'll have plenty of topics to talk about.

I recommend reading real estate books and listening to podcasts on a daily basis. The BiggerPockets Podcast is an obvious choice. For multifamily podcasts, I listen to Joe Fairless, Rod Khleif, and Kyle Mitchell (limitless estates). Joe Fairless has a great book on apartment syndication, which I highly recommend.

Once you have more real estate knowledge, or if you already do, start attending local meetings listed on meetup.com or BiggerPockets. 

The key to connecting with people is by constantly adding value to them - by solving their current problems, helping them reach their goals, or talking about their strengths, passion, and goals. Keep doing this and you'll inevitably connect with many great people in this industry. 

I wish I was as motivated as you when I was in the 11th grade. Let's stay connected, and feel free to ask me any questions.