Beginner investor looking to have a career in real estate

Santa Clara, CA · Member since 2020 · 9 posts · 4 votes

My father has been investing and renting out vacation rentals in Hawaii and talking to him about investing in real estate has got me interested and I just wanted tips on where to start learning about all the different types of investments and how to go about my journey. I’ve already read a few blog posts on here but I don’t exactly know how to get started.

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Jonathan GreeneBusiness Member

Real Estate Consultant · Madison, NJ · Member since 2016 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes

Why aren't you starting with your father and trying to learn his process and why he buys where he does and what he chooses to buy. Then you take the personal knowledge and supplement it here, with questions, and with books that focus on the things you might like to focus on. Don't discount your dad just because he is your dad. I learned everything I know about REI from my dad and I am 30 years in, still learning his lessons every day.

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Jonathan GreeneBusiness Member
Real Estate Consultant · Madison, NJ · Member since 2016 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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Why aren't you starting with your father and trying to learn his process and why he buys where he does and what he chooses to buy. Then you take the personal knowledge and supplement it here, with questions, and with books that focus on the things you might like to focus on. Don't discount your dad just because he is your dad. I learned everything I know about REI from my dad and I am 30 years in, still learning his lessons every day.
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Colton Fairchild
Rental Property Investor · Frisco, TX · Member since 2018 · 90 posts · 66 votes
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I second what @Jonathan Greene said 👍
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Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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@Omar Williams I’m with @Jonathan Greene on this. It’s right in front of you.
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Omar Williams
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Santa Clara, CA · Member since 2020 · 9 posts · 4 votes
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@Jonathan Greene i have spoken to my dad about this and he is more of a “do it yourself” type of man. He’ll give me tips and info that can help me with this career path but when it comes to executing these things he’d rather i do it with a lead I found while coming to him for help. That plus he’s still relatively green to this sort of work only being in it for a few years and closing on a deal a few months back. He’s helpful but i want to start something for myself and im sure he’d agree
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Jonathan GreeneBusiness Member
Real Estate Consultant · Madison, NJ · Member since 2016 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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@Omar Williams look up local REI meetups in person and online and go to those and network with others just getting started like yourself. Listen to the BP podcasts, but focus on the episodes with younger guests talking about how they went from the get go. Use the forums to ask specific questions and take in all sides of what people tell you. You may learn a lot and then be able to bring your father some good info and eventually work together.
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