Hello everybody, my name is Patrick and I recently discovered the Bigger Pockets podcasts on Google in my search of good resources to learn about real estate. I made myself a promise about a year ago that I want to in the long run end up working for myself and since then have been looking for ways to earn and invest my money. I have been working on flipping some cars recently and working on a social media marketing team with a friend that supports political campaigns. I have recently decided that I want to learn and get involved in real estate, I am 19, in school at James Madison University and motivated to get going. I have told myself I have 3 years until I have to really look at getting into the working sector and want to avoid this as much as possible. My questions are as follows.

Any recommendations for a young person such as myself just getting into real estate? 

Obviously I do not have much money to put into real estate currently but I have MORE than enough time... where do I put this time? Who do I look for to mentor me, etc? (My mom does work at a real estate firm and I have a few connections ready to go if need be)

Honestly, anything is greatly appreciated .. thank you!

@Patrick Fien 19? that is awesome mate getting into the game this early in life is an adventage on its own mate. to help answer your questions?

1.Never give up !

2.Never stop learning 

3.Be defined about your goals, keep them simple 

4.When your looking for a mentor , find someone whos doing what you want to be doing and network with that person get close and work for free for them if you need to...

5.Leverage your mom knowledge on finding off market properties , networking with professionals, and learning the market in your area.

Help this helps out a bit mate. If i can help anymore? connect with me mate. Best of luck to you !