I want to start start getting into real estate. Tips?

Question

I want to get into real estate early. I'm 18 and I want to get into real estate to live a comfortable life but also help people in my area. Does anyone have tips for how I can start off.

Drew Sygit · Answer

Go work in a real estate office to learn more

Chris Webb · Answer

Learn about the cheat code to wealth from @Dion McNeeley and follow the three amigos on One Rental at a Time on YouTube.

Alli Breighner · Answer

Hi Jamie-

Definitely join meetups and get into networking! Welcome to BP! Would love to help offer any strategies or advice where I can.

Owen Dashner · Answer

Join all of the meetups in your area, better yet - start one yourself. See if you can work for a successful investor in your area in some capacity so that you can learn on the job. Listen to tons of podcasts. Work for a successful larger property management company to learn good systems and processes. Get your real estate license at a good firm with training and learn from an experienced broker.  Go walk through 100 houses so that you understand values.  Get to be friends with contractors.  So many ways to learn - good for you for starting so early.  Best of luck to you!

River Sava · Answer

Educate yourself!

Dive into podcasts, books, and take relevant classes! Also, look into different internships and potentially getting your RE license to be ahead of the game. Awesome that you are jumping in at your age, wishing you the best of luck!

Eliott Elias · Answer

Spend all your time looking for deals. Having a deal under contract will open the door to so many different opportunities.

Jonah Downs · Answer

Bigger Pockets publishes all kinds of books on real estate investing.

Some of my favorite by them are:

1.) The book on Rental Property Investing -Brandon Turner

2.) The house Hacking Strategy -Craig Curelop

3.) The Book on Investing in Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down -Brandon Turner

Like Mr.McGarvey said, building you understanding of Real estate investing is the first step.

Karl McGarvey · Answer

1.) Get an education - no this doesn't mean you have to go to college

2.) House Hack - over and over and over.

3.) Use your cashflow after a few housebacks to help people around you.