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New Wholesaler in Texas
Hello Everyone,
I have considered getting into REI for some time now. After weighing all the options, I've decided to try wholesaling. I recently took a masterclass that gave a high level view of various REI options, but they are asking $20k for a mentorship. I'm not willing to pay that kind of money right now for a mentorship. However, this is scary for me since I know REI is so competitive at this point in time, and there is a huge learning curve.
At this point I am trying to decide which market to start looking into in Texas. Any ideas on how best to do about doing this research? I'd appreciate any tips since I am new to the game.
Thanks,
Heather
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You don’t need to pay for any mentorship to learn how to wholesale or invest in real estate. There are way too many free resources. Paid education can be a plus when you are trying to reach new levels once you are already established. As a beginner, there is so much to digest that is free.