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From Realtor to Real Estate Investor

Robert Quinones
Real Estate Agent · Ruskin, FL · Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 3 votes

Hey everyone! I’m Robert. I originally got into real estate with the goal of becoming an investor. I’m currently an active agent, but quickly realized being licensed doesn’t necessarily teach you the investing side of real estate. Excited to be here, learn from experienced investors, make connections, and grow!

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Divin KanyamaBusiness Member
Accountant · Seattle, WA · Member since 2025 · 330 posts · 120 votes
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Welcome, @Robert Quinones ! You’re absolutely right—being a great agent and becoming a successful investor require overlapping but different skill sets. Your market knowledge and deal experience give you a strong foundation, and this community is a great place to learn from others who have made that transition.

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  • Don KonipolBusiness Member
    Investor · The Woodlands TX / Avon, CT · Member since 2009 · 6k+ posts · 10k+ votes
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    Best Education for Real Estate Investment (best to worst)

    1. Graduate degree in real estate

    2. Undergraduate degree major in real estate

    3. CCIM courses

    4. Appraisal Institute courses

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  • Divin KanyamaBusiness Member
    Accountant · Seattle, WA · Member since 2025 · 330 posts · 120 votes
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    Welcome, @Robert Quinones ! You’re absolutely right—being a great agent and becoming a successful investor require overlapping but different skill sets. Your market knowledge and deal experience give you a strong foundation, and this community is a great place to learn from others who have made that transition.

    [email protected]
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  • Ryan SpathBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Boise, ID · Member since 2017 · 565 posts · 377 votes
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    Welcome! Join the investment groups, networking events in your area. Attend meet ups! If your ultimate goal is to service investors, become one yourself! It is easier to speak a language you are fluent in than speak from the experience of helping others IMO.

    [email protected]208-600-2814
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  • Caleb Brown
    Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Welcome to BP! Great place to network and ask questions

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