Don’t forget to network and educate yourself through podcasts and local real estate groups.

Turbotax isn't going to educate you so unless you'd like to educate yourself and potentially make some costly pitfalls, then I'd outsource.

It's an education that Harvard, Yale or Stanford can not provide and it's FREE! 

I'm looking forward to meeting more like minded people and continuing my education and practice in this very interesting and exciting field!

@Dave Tasset I haven't personally invested with this company but have heard good things about then. 7e Investments, Chris posts frequently on BP.

I am wondering if my first steps (past the education part) is to build a network of people who know, like, and trust me through posting content like newsletters, articles, podcasts, doing webinars, going to events (aka build my brand), or, should I first find a deal and then raise capital?

I was misled when I made my investment, with Dutch frequently stating in public communications that RAD is “like family” and that funds would be returned easily if needed.

Lending laws change frequently, and we receive emails from Lightning Docs throughout the year explaining their updates to the documents we use here in CA.

A lot of agents don't want to have to educate someone who is broke and has dreams of financial freedom through real estate just to find out you can't buy.

Continuously educate yourself about real estate and investment strategies.