Advice for Rookies Beginning in Real Estate

[Katalina Mendoza]

Hello Biggerpockets community! 

My name is Katalina and I am currently a university student eager about real estate! I am currently studying to get my California real estate license and really just in the beginning process of learning all about it. 

My big question: where should someone in college or fresh out of school begin their real estate investing journey?  

Any advice, tips, experiences, and absolutely anything you can offer is sincerely welcomed. I also hope anyone reading this in a similar position as myself to connect as we can learn together and help each other!

I just recently signed up on biggerpockets and really excited to be on this platform with eager, enthusiastic, and like-minded individuals interested and taking action in the real estate world. 

Thank you for your time.

Katalina Mendoza 
 

[Dennis Cosgrave]

Jason Regan, not to state the obvious but a good real estate agent doesn't necessarily make you a good real estate investor. A good analogy would be a good car salesman does not make a great mechanic. A real estate license certainly gives you an understanding of real estate law and the buying and selling process. Until you actually get in there and get your hands dirty, you will never fully appreciate what it takes. My advice to you and Katalina is to partner up with real estate investors. Exchange your commission for an equity interest in the property and then get involved in the day to day management. You will learn much more than a real estate course could ever teach you.