Student with $10 monthly — Where do I start with real estate investing
"Hi everyone! My name is Aso mercy I'm a 19year-old student studying medicine in Nigeria .I have no prior real estate knowledge and no mentor, but I'm serious about building wealth through real estate long-term.
Here's my current situation:
Monthly savings I can invest: $10
Current knowledge level: complete beginner
Time horizon: long term (10+ years)
Goal: [passive income / wealth building / financial freedom]
My specific questions are:
1.As a student with limited income, should I start with REITs or Fundrise — and why?
2.What is the single most important thing you wish you knew when you started with little money?
3.Which REITs or REIT ETFs are most beginner-friendly for someone starting with under $100?
4.How much should I realistically save before even thinking about owning physical property?
5.What free resources — books, YouTube channels, or podcasts — helped you most as a beginner?
6.Are there mistakes you see beginners make repeatedly that I should avoid?
7.How do I evaluate whether a REIT is healthy or risky before investing?
I'm not looking to get rich quick — I want to learn properly and build slowly. Any advice from people who started from nothing is especially appreciated. Thank you!"