In 2009 when I immersed myself in the world of foreclosed real estate, it wasn't a golden age of excitement for me; it was a nose-to-the-grindstone time when the automotive industry laid off young project managers and the market wasn't hiring.

In the meantime, as noted above, continue to learn and immerse yourself in the personal finance space by consuming books, YouTube videos, podcasts, etc.

Part of my relocation plan, knowing that I would need to start over with a new circle, was to immerse myself in real estate and being intentional about creating that new circle.Next week will mark one year from moving from San Bernardino (hey we were practically neighbors!

My position-30 years old-$80k a year salary as an Estate Manager for an upscale construction company-$80k in cash savings -$40k in stocks and crypto with $250/month contributions -Whole life insurance policy (140/month)-5% matched IRA ($3k total so far)-Zero debt - 760 credit score -Selling pretty much everything and living frugal and minimalistic.Steps taken-Immersed myself in everything RE.

I'm more immersed in the project now and i stop by the house once a day to check on progress.  

Recently I have begun to immerse myself on the BP site, and just finally decided it was time to introduce myself and jump feet first into this community, this site is an amazing source of knowledge and information for us new guys! 

Learn everything you can, immerse yourself in the market, the business and financing.

Immersion is the best way to learn.

You really need to immerse yourself and learn all you can.

Immerse yourself in self education.