What should I do to get started?

[Kellen Webster]

I’m 24 years old, and have been working in real estate for 5 years now on a team of realtors. I’m wanting to get into the investing/development side but I’m unsure of how to get started. Does anyone have any tips on how to get started? Should I find a mentor?

[Clark Kirkpatrick]

It depends on your goals. If you want to build a new job for yourself, you could go for flips, wholesaling or developments. If you want to work your way out of having to work for money, then you might consider note investing or rentals. 

Go to your local real estate meetup and talk with people - you might find someone there who's willing to help you out. See if you can provide value for someone who's investing in a way that looks appealing to you.

Read the book How to Invest in Real Estate. Save up some cash. Learn about house hacking and do it. For a lot of people, that's the single best way to get started.