How do I get experience as an 18 yr old?

[Noah Catallo]

I'm 18 years old and wondering where to start. I've heard things like getting jobs at real estate agency's to get experience but I'm not looking to be an agent so I'm not sure if that's the right way to go. I also don't have much money to start with. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm super excited to get started but feel like i'm in analysis paralysis. Hopefully can get some tips. Thanks!

[Anthony Dooley]

@Noah Catallo don't use your age as an excuse. Money doesn't care how old you are or how much experience you have. You get experience, nobody gives it to you. You have to educate yourself on your local market. This doesn't come from a book or school. Learn how much houses are selling for in your area. Learn how much rents are down to the street and neighborhood. Why? So that when you see a deal, you will know it. You need to be an expert on your market, this takes time. In the meantime, go out and get a job. It doesn't matter what kind of job. It doesn't matter if it is in real estate or not. Having some money in your pocket is a good thing. Also, if you plan on getting a loan for real estate, you will need to show that you have an income. Nobody just starts investing in real estate from day one, unless you are Donald Trump. Go sell cars like Grant Cardone, make some money while learning about real estate. When you find a deal, you will be able to buy it yourself, or wholesale it to someone else with money. You have to be an expert. Nobody can do that for you.