Advantage of REIA and Investment Seminars

[Kenneth Garrett]

Those starting out and looking to network is by far the most instrumental strategy you will find. This is a people game. Meeting others with like interest will accelerate your career as an investor. Don't shy away from local REIA groups and meetups. This is where you can pick-up off market deals, develop partnerships and above all educate yourself. Yes many of them are selling programs, but be selective on where you spend your money. I have met more people by joining groups and networking. Yes I bought into a program, but I figured it would accelerate my knowledge and career. It did. I own 25 units. I met private lenders and partners. I still made some mistakes, but I think you are always learning. Don't shy away from getting out there and meeting people. It will definitely be worth your time.

Share your story. 

[Chad Kastel]

Hey @Kenneth Garrett

I live in South Florida started researching real estate in November 2018, went under contract with a mix-use triplex property in upstate, NY (never been there) on December 10th.  After I closed, I decided I want to scale much bigger and wanted to go in to larger MF's.  I went to the Best Ever Conference in Denver with one of my goals to find a partner with a little more experience than me.  But not someone with so much experience they wouldn't want to work with me.  After meeting well over 200 people I found someone who aligned with my goals.  We are in the process of forming a partnership.  It was a phenomenal experience.   

I also have hired a coach, while expensive he is going to save me money and time in the long run by helping me to avoid potential mistakes and will accelerate me to making money faster than if I did it on my own.   We speak ever other week for an hour, I get "homework,"  which I complete and then we discuss.