People in and out of investing

[Account Closed]

I am seeing a lot of people jump in and out of the market. Why do you think that is? There have always been a lot of "part time" investors; people who do deals now and again. Maybe a flip a year? One or two wholesale properties every 6-10 months? Do you think it is because people are too scared to make the jump? Or are they not finding the success they want? Perhaps they find it too challenging but at the same time, they don't want to totally give up? I would like to see the people in the business be more committed and full time. I think it would raise the professionalism level in the industry. Thoughts?

[Damaso Bautista]

@Account Closed

Hey Scott I think your view of what a real estate investor is supposed to look like is very narrow.  I fell like now with information shared so easily its very easy for someone to look into the world of real estate investing, check it out and then step out just as fast as they arrived.  

I believe there are those who are just window shopping.  They sit behind the keyboard and play virtually real estate investor everyday like a video game.  They never win and they never lose, but none the less very entertained by the idea of being an  investor.

Then there are professional real estate investors. These people dedicate their life to the profession. They make their living from their profession. They uphold all of the ideals that you seem to be looking for in a REI.

I believe your view is too idealistic.  I don't believe there is any perfect profession or industry out there.  You just need to find the people in your industry that make you money and that are up to your standards. 

Just my thoughts.