seeking to be a real estate investor assistant

[David Henriquez]

I honestly don't know how to go about this.I'm looking to enter the world of REI.I'm good with social media,networking,marketing and like to see how houses are remodeled etc.I have tried going to REI clubs.But i meet investors that wants $$$ For there classes.I'm willing to work hard and prove myself.i'm located in miami fl.any suggestions would help out tremendously

[Sandy Salazar]

Hi David,

Welcome to BP! First step is being on here and reading as much as you can. There is a wealth of information here on BP, and if you have any questions, post it here, you'd be surprised with how much feedback you get. Next set up your keyword alerts so you can be alerted anytime there is a blog post or forum that piques your interest. For example some of my keywords are california, seller financing, multifamily residential, commercial property... I am not sure what your "day" job is, or living situation, or what kind of finances you have, but look up house hacking here on BP. Its purchasing a property like a duplex, triplex or fourplex and living in one and rent the others so they cover your mortgage and expenses and you'll get to live for free or close to it. You can do FHA loan that will allow you 3.5% down payment as long as you are living in the property as your primary residence. If you can't afford a multifamily, you can look at single family residence, purchase it FHA, and rent out rooms in your house (if you are single with no kids of course, might be difficult to do so if you have a family). But that is a start that can help you get your foot in the door. Sometimes the best education is learned along the way and you figuring stuff out as you go along. Try multiple REI meet ups, you may have to deal with a lot of investors who want you to pay for their classes, but every meeting you attend, make an effort to meet someone new and learn something new. A lot of times these investors will just brush you off unless you purchase their classes because they see you as a newbie who may or may not last long enough in their real estate world. (btw don't purchases their classes, all the info i've ever needed I've found on BP), where as if you don't lose focus, keep being social and network, show yourself to be of value to them. (offer them to be an unpaid intern if possible) they might come around and give you more in-depth information that will be of value to them. Remember you are their competition right now, unless you can provide them with a service or value they will appreciate. Best of luck!