All Forum Posts by: Blaine Alger

@Joshua Lafferty What do the numbers look like?

I've always thought that being a real estate agent would be a great way to understand the industry more and get your feet wet in the investing world by helping others purchase rental properties. This would help you gain knowledge of the working of a deal so by the time you are ready to invest, you won't be totally in the dark. I know it's not a necessity to be a real estate agent in order to invest but I was wondering if it would be worth my time and effort to go ahead go for it. I am currently a student who is lacking the capital to invest so it seems like the perfect move not only to learn but possibly earn a little extra money.

As I have been getting more interested in real estate investment, I have found out that financing is one of the most important parts of the deal. However I feel like I don't have a complete understanding of all the financing options out there. Can anyone provide me a quick run down of all the different ways you can finance a deal? From the most basic to the most complicated. Or just point me to a prior forum or blog post.

@josh stack

Thank you for the response Josh Stack. That's the same idea I had but I had never heard it explained so in depth. I'll start seeing what I can find.

I see properties everyday that peak my interests, however in most cases I can't just knock on the front door and talk to the owner. Where do you start to begin the search for the owner of a certain property?

@Kevin Powell Thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely look in to it.

@Barry Ratliff Appreciate the input Barry, I will be sure to keep that in mind. 

What real estate books have you read that have helped you jump start your career?

@Robert Pfenninger Right now I  am busy but it definitely sounds like something I would be interested in. I will try to make it out some time. Thank you!