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James Fishmaan
  • Andover, MA
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Age and professionalism?

James Fishmaan
  • Andover, MA
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Hello bigger pockets, my name is James and I am a new investor/wholesaler in Essex county Massachusetts. I am only 19 years old but have been doing extensive research on the subject of real estate investing for several months. My question is will people take me seriously considering my age? Or does age not even matter as long as I seem to be a professional person?

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Wayne Woodson
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Wayne Woodson
  • Investor
  • Nashville, TN
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Before everyone jumps in here and tells you that it doesn't matter I will tell you this. If you are a young investor you better know your stuff. Some people (namely older investors) will try to pull a fast one on you if you don't. Also as far as how you should dress and act, I would say dress professionally and act professionally at all times (even when you post things online i.e. Facebook). Investing is hard enough without all the stereotypes associated with being young. Just be a young hardworking professional and you should have no problems.

I started when in was 25 and I always act professional and polite but I am from the south so that is to be expected ; ).

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