College student looking for advice on how to prepare or get started.

[Landon Stoll]

I am currently a sophomore in college at Iowa and I have recently become very interested in real estate. Just like most college students, I don't have much money and don't have a steady stream of income, but I am still looking to learn and prepare myself. I would like to househack for my first home when I am out of college, but I am still open to get involved in real estate in any way I see fit.

My question is, what are some ways that I can prepare myself so I am ready to jump in right out of college?  Is there anything that you wish you would or would not have done in your early investing days?

Any piece of advice is appreciated and I would also be more than happy to hop on a call with anyone to learn.

[Joshua Filkill]

@Landon Stoll Education and networking are two big things you should focus on. Read some of the good investing books out there, if house hacking read the one by Craig Curelop. Attend local meetups and network with investors, realtors, lenders, etc. That way when the time comes you are prepared to dive into investing with a team already in place.

In your shoes I wish I didn't limit myself. You can get involved with no or low amounts of money, you just need to provide something of value such as work or sourcing deals.