Joining a real estate investing club

[Justin Lee]

I really want to join a real estate investor club to learn from experienced investors there, but if an 18 year old just walks in and starts talking to people, how will they take it? Will they not want to waste time on someone as young as me? Will they not take me seriously?

And just a side question, do you have to pay to join the club, or are there also free ones out there.

[Brandon Turner]

Hey Justin Lee - I think if an 18 year old walked in and was serious - you'd become the most popular guy in the room. It's a great position to be in. Ask a lot of questions and remember flattery goes a long way.

Investors all have the same regret: I wish I had started earlier. They will look at you as hope for the future. It's a weird thing, but I've seen it time and time again. Old guys love us young guys.

As for cost- yeah, most are gonna cost something. A lot of "clubs" are just "pitch fests" where gurus come in and try to make money. Be cautious and search around the BP forums for good clubs near you.

Also - you should add a picture to your profile! BiggerPockets is like a huge real estate club and without a photo - people aren't going to be as open to reach out :)