Taylor, just like Eric said technology has bridged that gap.

@Chao Liu with today’s technology agents are not needed.If you don’t have time or are have to many units to do it yourself they can be useful but... they will not do a better job than you and in most cases don’t have better marketing techniques to reach more people.

utm_source=newsletterYou can find a glossary of some acronyms here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/real-estate-abbreviations/You might also want to read: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide - https://assets2.biggerpockets.com/uploads/user_file/file_object/329/UBG_2018.pdf...actually the entire section: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesBP has a whole section dedicated to education and starting up - https://www.biggerpockets.com/intro-to-rei/overviewGet busy with the entire Education section on BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/property-types https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/finance https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/strategy https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/finding-deals/analyze-deals https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/property-management (including TENANTS MAINTENANCE) https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/business-operations (and the sub section on REAL ESTATE MARKETING TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY TAXES & ACCOUNTING LEGAL TEAM)One way or another you will pay your "real estate tuition" - either in time, effort or money.

Left and went to College in Pennsylvania, got my degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and my MBA.

Completely gutted the property, opened the concept, added a full masterbath and everything brand new/ up to date on the interior with modern design.

The general textbook for my class was "Modern Real Estate Practice 20th Edition"; just saw it on Amazon for $41.00 used.

I'm an IT Engineer by trade and look to leverage technology to its peak to accomplish my goals.

Here in CO we use Foremost, American Modern, and Berkshire Hathaway.Best of luck!

The House was a Mid Century Modern built in 1955 5 bed/2 bath 2,332 sq ft for $316k, one owner who didn't do any updating the entire time he lived there.

Mostly cosmetic enhancements were made on the property.New bathroom vinyl flooringNew ToiletNew Ceiling fanPainted old kitchen cabinets bright white with new Hardware handles.Installed RefrigeratorAdded Blinds Replaced all wall outlet coversReplaced upstairs unit Sink faucet with new modern hook faucetWhat was the outcome?