How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic.

Alexander RoeschmannAs much as I have dreaded seeing it, I think we are entering an era where the thin “mask” of neoclassical economics will now fade, in a de facto manner, in lieu of the influence of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).  

Just need a little influence 😉.

As other have said, you need to have savings and a plan because it can take a bit to launch depending on your sphere of influence and learning curve.

Government tends to pour money into the wealthy because they want their influence and money, and they help the poor because they can keep them dependent on government and "buy" their vote.If you know that going in and prepare accordingly, it stings a little less.

We are also heavily influenced by international events (including how other countries are handling this pandemic) and & world economy (watch out for more capital flight from Latin America after the COVID dust settles).

It's a weird example and usually isnt the norm.Most of the falling cap rates come from market influences or market + value add. 

The market can influence appreciation so I like to look at that as gravy (and not the only reason to do the deal). 

The brokerage-level training is more geared towards the nuts and bolts of what to do first and how to grow organically with sphere of influence and other lead sources you may already have on hand without knowing it.Network network network. 

I am a total newbie when it comes to real estate investing, but the Bigger Pockets podcasts/community has really influenced me.