how to add value/invest without the capital??

[Katelyn Atcavage Robideaux]

I know there are so many ways to get started in investing WITHOUT the capital. 

What has been most successful? 

What has been least successful? 

are you partnering/ adding value in a deal before physical investing? does this give you a piece of the pie?

I keep thinking I need to acquire X amount of $$ before I dive in... but I keep seeing people everywhere, as young as 18, investing without the capital! Love to see it and want in on that!

[Teddi Tanitsky]

It depends on what value you can bring and what you enjoy doing! Generally if you don’t have capital then you can leverage another skill or the value of time to get into real estate. You might not start off with equity in a deal, but being involved and further building out skills is a great way to start. 

Are you knowledgeable in social media and photography and can therefore bring value to a partnership by handling all of the marketing for properties? Take sample photos of your own home or friends/family’s homes to build a portfolio

Do you have an eye for design and can add value by furnishing short term rentals? Starting a real estate photography business or furnishing company takes almost zero capital

Do you have time on weekends you are willing to spend working? Then maybe an ideal partner for you is someone with family/personal obligations that would love to outsource that time for you or someone who is an out of state investor. You could attend showings, get into property management, etc.

Do you have a huge network of contacts that allows you to find investors / contractors / buyers? Then maybe wholesaling is a good option

Just a few ideas to get you thinking. There’s really not one that’s better than others because it’s so personal. I’m a CPA so I can add value there but know almost nothing about construction so no one’s going to partner with me for my construction input on a flip but they someone else might jump at the chance for tax and accounting help.