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Who is better off?
So for the past 3 maybe 4 months i have met a lot more Investors, Property Managers and Realtors. Im constantly asking them questions and learning as much as i can i will say its been a great experience. The one thing i always do is question them on things ive been reading in books and online and they seem to have no idea what im taking about. but here is the kicker as much as i think i know , they do this everyday, they are making the deals they are in the game ... basically im telling myself its time to buy and stop making the excuse that i do not know enough cause apparently, no one knows enough......
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So you are afraid of making a mistake?
Do you think that earning a Bronze medal in they Olympics is good? Didn't they make mistakes and not win the GOLD?
When it comes to filing taxes and full deductions for business, I am not the guy to ask. But does that stop me from running a business? no.
I have, in the past, dealt with Tax Liens, but am not up to speed in the current market, but I still do my rentals. Just because some people don't know the topic you ask about, doesn't mean they aren't successful. Further, you also have met them in person. You can look in their eyes and know if they are being honest. Hard to do that here online. Not everything that is posted on Bigger Pockets is correct, right, or legal for that matter.
Your job, is to take in all the information, and decide what works and what is right for YOU!. But at some point, the only way to be called a Swimmer, is to get into the pool and swim!