Getting into Real Estate Investing in Utah

[Hayden Brooks]

I want to get into Real Estate investing in Utah. Are there any suggestions that you would give for starting and are there any specific pointers for a Utah investor?

[Jeff Rappaport]

@Hayden Brooks, I would be happy to give you some tips on starting out as a real estate investor.

1.  Go through podcasts on this site and get a better understanding of the vast amount of choices you have in terms of investing in real estate.

2.  Get to the various REIAs and Meetup groups in your area.  You have a ton to choose from.  I know the Utahreia is meeting tonight.   There is also a networking group from this site that meets the first Thursday of the month.  

3.  Talk to various investors and find out what is working for them.

4.  Work for an investor and learn the ropes.

5.  Get a mentor that can help you through the various sticking points you will inevitably have.

6.  Focus on one aspect of real estate - finding deals, finding buyers or finding private money.  

7.  Go to Youtube and search for real estate investing or a specific kind (wholesaing etc) that you are interested in. 

8.  Google real estate podcasts and start listening to them. 

I think that is probably a good starting point.  There is a lot you can do in real estate thus there is a lot to learn.  Don't try to learn all of it at once.  Pick a topic and become comfortable with it before you move on.  If I can be of any other help message me and we can chat.  Good luck!