Getting started in real estate

[Matthew Choi]

Hello my name is Matt Choi and I recently graduated from Monmouth University with a degree in business marketing/management, but I am interested in getting started in real estate. I am currently working as a sales rep for a company, but I am willing to give 20 hours of sweat equity for free to anyone that is busy as hell and needs assistance. I live in the Baltimore area and am willing to meet up for coffee/lunch to discuss how I can help your business. 

[Frank Wong]

Hi Matthew

Congrats on graduation and your pursue in RE.  Here are my 2 cents on sweat equity.  You are better off taking the 20hrs you have available and getting a 2nd job.  Then you take the money you made and invest in a RE mentor/coach.  Why? 

1. Any legit mentor with valuable info does not want a free assistant.  They have to train that person and watch over them.  It's a waste of their time and they will be more efficient on something else.  Most people who are busy and have real knowledge would prefer to just get paid for their training.  It's an easy barter. 

2. You might be wasting your time too.  You could be following and learning from someone who is unqualified to teach or have no real knowledge to get you where you want. 

The idea of having a mentor is to cut your learning curve and get you to your end goal the fastest and correct way.  Time is money.