How do i start?

Question

I am a disabled vet who is looking for a new career path after losing my government job due to downsizing.  How does someone like me, who does not have much money but is very trainable, get started in Real Estate investing?

David Miller · Answer

Ok... question...

What do you all think of those programs that are circulating the internet that are supposed to help the new investor to make a go of it?  Examples:  Connected Investors, or Freedom Funding, or from guys like; Ron LeGrand, Josh Cantwell, Phil Pustejovsky etc...

Ned Carey · Answer

Welcome to BP @David Miller Thank you for your service. I think getting a real estate license is a good idea. If you don't have much money you have to make up for it with knowledge and hard work. The knowledge you can get here.

Working with a more experienced partner is another way to go.

John Mathewson · Answer

@David Miller jump in head first. When i first started the cheapest way to start and generate income was getting my real estate license. This gave me access to properties, comps, and the ability to list houses for sale and receive a commission every closing.

I used the license to begin working with investors looking for REO properties. This gave me solid buyers if i could find the houses and gave me great listings when they were rehabbed.

Other than that. wholesaling is a great way to start with not much money down. Get to know who is buying investment properties in your area find out their criteria then go to work at finding houses that fit and charge a fee or double close the property to the investors.

Hope this helps some it can be a little daunting at first but don't let it scare you. Let me know if I can help in anyway.