Advice for starting off at a young age

[Andrey Zohrabyan]

Hi everyone,

I am an 18-year-old real estate addict and I am writing this forum to ask for some advice from my experienced friends here on Bigger Pockets. So basically I want to start investing as soon as possible and right now I just spend my days reading books, watching real estate videos, and studying for my exam, which I will soon be taking. With my limited capital, I think my best option may end up being seller financing but this is me just talking after watching the podcast about how Cody Davis, a young investor like myself, bought his first property. My question is, other than spending my days learning about the investing world, how else can I best prepare for my career in investing, and what is the best way to start with my limited amount of money? Thank you all so much for your time! 

[Steven Foster Wilson]

Quote from @Andrey Zohrabyan:

Hi everyone,

I am an 18-year-old real estate addict and I am writing this forum to ask for some advice from my experienced friends here on Bigger Pockets. So basically I want to start investing as soon as possible and right now I just spend my days reading books, watching real estate videos, and studying for my exam, which I will soon be taking. With my limited capital, I think my best option may end up being seller financing but this is me just talking after watching the podcast about how Cody Davis, a young investor like myself, bought his first property. My question is, other than spending my days learning about the investing world, how else can I best prepare for my career in investing, and what is the best way to start with my limited amount of money? Thank you all so much for your time! 

 Hi Andrey, 

I love your excitement and passion for real estate. It is wonderful that you have found what you love at a young age. Personally I think it’s really important to expand your network. I have found mentorships to be crucial in my career of real estate. I would ask people that were doing what I wanted to do for coffee. I was willing to pay for their coffee or meal, whatever it took to get time with them. Be bold and ask people if they are willing to invest with you. The worst thing that could happen is they say no. 

Keep this passion going!