Even after being in real estate for years . . . people (not all) seem to have the same sort of view. & The truth is, every "bad thing" people have brought up CAN happen. However, there are risks with most things. So, educating yourself, gleaning from people who have done the very thing we want to do, having the courage to step out and try, learn from trial and error, knowing we will likely make mistakes along the way- and being the best prepared we can be . . . . & As with anything else, it IS for some and NOT for others.
I don't know you but I support your vision. -As I do with what everyone here appears to be doing. A lot of people see real estate people as shady characters. Think they do a lot of nothing and make a lot of money. Some have made much. Many haven't. The other thing people in real estate seem to have in common, is that entrepreneurial spirit- that zest to be able to visualize something, not just see the obstacles but see beyond them to the possibilities. & To "create". & Most have a pretty good "drive". They don't need two people to get them motivated to work or "do" things. They self manage. "Working" on this endeavor is something they actually enjoy. & When not, they don't stick to it very long.
We are in a fast food world. We want everything fast, . . . or most do. Most don't want to slowly work on something and see the long term good, the "building up" of something more lasting than a momentary check and then HEY!-off to the next new thing.
I am sure we all have our own reasons besides roof over head and food in out stomachs that we are trying to do---whatever it is we are trying to do.
Mine---to be able to contribute to the things I believe & to establish some steady supplemental income so that I don't always have to work Monday through Friday unless I choose to. :) Now, . . . . ask me in a year------ those goals may be tweaked!
Next time, just smile and say "I appreciate you looking out for me," then do what you believe you want and can do.
