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All Forum Posts by: Thomas Shipman

Thomas Shipman has started 1 posts and replied 5 times.

Post: Starting out in Real Estate

Thomas ShipmanPosted
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Originally posted by @Nathan Gesner:

@Thomas Shipman I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying I wouldn't buy a Ford from someone driving a Toyota, I wouldn't hire a property manager that had no experience in owning a rental, and I wouldn't trust a doctor that smokes. It's my personal preference.

A local agent and Broker of Johnson Home and Land in Lovell, Wyoming became a REALTOR around age 20. She's been doing it for over 20 years and is very successful. However, she was supported by her husband when she started so she probably didn't have to worry about putting food on the table.

Over 80% of agents quit in their first two years. It's not as easy as people think and it's even more difficult if you are young and inexperienced. You'll be competing against people that are more educated, 2-3 times your age, and with far more life/job experience that will be far more relatable to the average buyer/seller/investor.

It's not impossible but you should go in with eyes wide open and know what you're up against. You will have to hustle just to keep up.

 I know that its not going to be easy. Even just getting my real estate license is going to be challenging, but I'm willing to put the time, energy, and effort to become successful in this industry, I just need to figure out how to  get started and hit the ground running. I picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad and The Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki today. Im really trying to do this. 

Post: Starting out in Real Estate

Thomas ShipmanPosted
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Originally posted by @Nathan Gesner:

I know a few people that started in real estate around 20 years old and they actually made it. I personally wouldn't buy or sell a home through someone that's never owned real estate and I certainly don't want a property manager that has never invested in their own rental. But that's my personal preference.

Understandable. So are you saying I should invest or buy my own home first before trying to get into real estate? And have you ever heard of a teenager making in the real estate business?

Post: Starting out in Real Estate

Thomas ShipmanPosted
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Originally posted by @Shanardo McBean:

Start networking  with wholesalers and investors build your buyers list

I’ve heard heard this but I don’t know how much I can do because of my age and not graduating high school yet.

Post: Starting out in Real Estate

Thomas ShipmanPosted
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Originally posted by @Nick Flint:

Nice work starting out so young, do either of your parents work in real estate? Or maybe a close family friend who can let you shadow them for a day or over Spring Break so you can get an insiders look at the industry? While you'll want to know as much as possible about every aspect, it's good to narrow your sites on one or two paths and become a true expert in those fields.

No, sadly neither of my parents work in real estate. I do have a family friend that just became a broker not to long ago and I could definelty ask her for help and advice. My goal is financial freedom and security so I need to learn how to manage money well. 

Post: Starting out in Real Estate

Thomas ShipmanPosted
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I just turned 18 in January 2019 and I’ve been doing my research online for the past year on real estate, wholesaling, flipping and investing and I think this is what I want to do as a career. But since I haven’t graduated high school yet, what can I do to get a head start and get going early?