Combined with the changing regulations following the NAR settlement, many real estate agents are leaving the industry.

Determined to succeed, I spent countless hours in the library, absorbing knowledge from the industry’s greatest minds.

That’s not a business model—it’s just chaos.If we want to be taken seriously in this industry, we have to respect the process.

.✔ Commercial real estate trends – Certain sectors, like office space, may continue to struggle while industrial and multifamily thrive.How to Stay AheadFor BiggerPockets investors, the key takeaway is to stay informed and proactive.

This means you can focus on growing your portfolio with confidence, knowing that every aspect of your investment is being handled by experts.As for my experience, I've been in the industry for over 10 years. 

I can help with the refinance to pull equity out, but no the purchase, as 99% of the industry won't finance mobile homes. 

Quote from @Vince Scipione: In my professional oppinion I feel as though the influx of agents joining the field since covid significantly watered down the quality in the industry.

It was a simple and brilliant concept that the energy industry & roofing industry fought tooth & nail. 

Most are being encouraged to buy Class B-minus rentals and below, but no one corrects them about their mistake of using Class A assumptions on these rentals:When a newbie gets smacked with reality via their losses, they then can only suck it up until time improves their mistake or dump at a loss.So, my question is, why can't we all do better and grow our industry with integrity?

And the insurance industry is largely unregulated relative to other states.