Getting started in real estate investing

[Robel Nessro]

I’m currently on summer break and really want to do something like an internship or just get a feel for the day to day life of a real estate investor, how they find and close deals, how they run things, and just learn up close.

Books and videos help a little, but I feel like they only go so far. I want to understand the real ins and outs of the business. I also want to get better at networking and learn how to find investors who are willing to teach or let me observe what they do.

[Drago Stanimirovic]

Robel, great initiative, nothing beats real-world exposure.

Start by offering value to active investors: help with lead generation, data entry, or property research. Local meetups, REI Facebook groups, and BiggerPockets are solid places to connect. Be upfront, you're looking to learn and support, not just shadow. Good luck!