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Starting Real Estate Young (16)

Gavin Gates
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I’m turning 16 in September and i’m getting a job to start saving to invest into Real Estate. My long term plan is to become a Real Estate agent at 18. My question is what steps can i take while i’m young to position myself ahead of anyone in my age group planning to get into Real Estate?

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Trent Stone
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Trent Stone
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I just started mentoring a 17 year old who is in the same boat as you. You can start "bird dogging" for investors or agents, setting appointments, finding leads, etc. while you learn the business. Find a way to leverage your skills in exchange for learning. If you are good at talking to people, make a lot of calls to get leads and appointments. If you are good at rehab, then trade painting and manual labor. The key is to add value for someone who can help you learn and get your feet wet, don't expect any free hand outs. Hope that helps, let me know if you have anymore questions :)

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