Imperfect Action Beats Inaction Every Time

[Michael Carbonare]

He reached out frustrated.
Four months in.  Zero deals.  Zero dollars.
But he’s listened to 200+ podcasts, watched real estate gurus on YouTube and TikTok, and read enough books to open a small library.  

I asked him what he’s been doing to move forward.
He said, “Studying.”

The learning phase feels productive.  But at a certain point, it becomes quicksand.
Analysis Paralysis is real.

I asked what strategy he’s been focused on.
No surprise:  Wholesaling.
Because that’s what dominates social media right now.  Influencers talking about fast, easy money, exotic sports cars, yachts, always with a beautiful partner at their side.

But here’s what’s usually missing:

The cost.
The successful wholesalers aren’t knocking doors or posting in Facebook groups.
They’re spending thousands of dollars every month on marketing.  That’s not something most new investors are ready for.

The capital gap.
No capital, no consistent lead flow.
No consistent lead flow, no deals.

The mismatch.
Not every strategy fits every stage of your investing journey.
Starting out, it’s critical to match your approach to your resources, both financial and emotional.

I encouraged him to look into lower-risk, lower-capital strategies instead.  Something that still builds skills and momentum, without requiring heavy marketing spend up front.

I also suggested this:

Find someone already doing what you want to be doing.  Learn by osmosis.
Books and podcasts are great, but direct exposure to how someone else runs their business is invaluable.

There’s a lot of noise out there.
Sometimes what new investors really need is less content and more clarity.

Hope this helps someone else who's feeling stuck in the study phase.
Keep going.  Just make sure you’re moving forward, not circling.