All Forum Posts by: Richard Espinosa

Wow @Richard Espinosa it is great hearing about your plans. I LOVE seeing young people on this path, I wish I was thinking like you when I was your age. I was too worried about the new Metallica Album and chasing girls lol. But anyways, by reading your story I can tell you are hungry and ready to get started. I too have gone through sleepless nights thinking about the exciting things I am learning and the world of opportunities that is suddenly available to you. I agree with @Adrian Smude, BE CAREFUL what you get into with your girlfriend, been there done that. Also learn, learn, learn about anything Real Estate, Investing and Business. Books, Podcast, YouTube, Mentors, and local Networking meetings, website like BiggerPockets are a great resource. I wish I would have picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad at 17 and not at 27. What I can recommend to you is try to get all the free information you can get your hands on,  it will get to the point that you have to spend something on your education (be it sweat equity or actual money) but don't get swindled by these "GURUS", you can get all the information that they are selling you for free, often even better information. Not to mention the best education is DOING. GOOD luck with all your endeavors. Im a new Wholesaler in the are so if you need anything please let me know.

Learn how to wholesale and you will expedite your learning curve tenfold.  You can make more money than most entry level jobs out of college and better yet, when you have the money to invest you won't just be an investor who dabbles as a side hobby, you will be a seasoned pro equipped with the knowledge and ability to create your own financial independence.

Welcome brother! Great to hear that you are off to a good start. If you need anything feel free to shoot me a message. I have run a small business for the last couple of years and will start investing in real estate next year.

Welcome to the site @Richard Espinosa! Way to get started early

@Richard Espinosa welcome to BP!  Getting started so young is awesome for the obvious reason, but one you may not realize is once you are actually doing deals and the seasoned investors realize your age/when you started they will gravitate to you more.  Everyone likes to see someone young make the right decisions.  I purchased my first home at 20, I just wish I didn't take it so slow from then on.  Make sure to check out local meet up groups.  

Word of advise, be cautious combining monies & assets with a girlfriend.  I recommend waiting until you BOTH are sure it's a forever thing.  Divorces (personal and business) can sometimes be nasty and set someone back big time.  But let's hope that doesn't happen! :-)