16 Years Old And Wants To Get His Hands Dirty, What To do?

Question

Getting straight to the point, I want to experience what agents, contractors, and investors do when they're out and about in their field. What do you think is the best way that I could get in touch? Email? Phone? Also, where do you think I could find these guys other than BiggerPockets?

Scott Mac · Answer

Hi Jakson,

Go visit the people you want to meet (once Covid is over) and ask a lot of questions.

Don't go looking for a job, because (most likely) you won't learn much at a job.

Be prepared for the "Get out of here kid" responses as well as the ones who will answer your questions.

i don't mean have prepared questions (like in school) I mean just wing it, like "What are doing here; and how do you get financing for something like this"

Someone who asks intelligent questions is likely to get intelligent responses.

W2 for money, not for learning.

Also, dress respectful and be respectful to everyone you talk to, and you will be much more likely to be taken seriously.

What I mean by dress respectful is a solid colored golf polo shirt and tan pants will get you farther than a hat on backwards and your pants sagging off your behind. Dress like a "kid" be treated like a "kid", dress like a man and your more likely (but not guaranteed) to be treated like a man (and tuck your shirt in--it looks more business like to many people).

Good Luck!

David Avery · Answer

I have had several parents ask me if their kid ( son ) could come and help me work on a property.

It is a little different now days but generally the  parents know my wife and I very well and want their son to be exposed to construction and real estate.

If you can shadow box any expert you will learn tons of information that 20 books would not even touch .

Ask your parents for help as to who they know.

good luck