Quote from @Kimberly Venable: It's getting the right education.

He just published a book on this with BiggerPockets and does a LOT in the space of trying to educate athletes on how to invest.

I have been consuming as much education/reading regarding out of state investing as I can as well as literature regarding buying larger buildings (not quite the syndication level) although I have been reading that material as well to digest.

The less you "do" the more you have time to educate others.  

.: Maybe someone can educate me on the actual uses and mechanics of using a substitution of collateral clause (aka substitution of security) in a loan when you are the borrower.

It is a tough market and there's nothing wrong with taking a breather and waiting for things to stabilize while focusing on savings and education.

Typically, I also avoid paid education because there is so much free content.

My goal is to achieve financial freedom by age 36 and to understand various aspects such as investing education, strategies, business planning, properties, marketing, and exit strategies.

@John Lasher I considered it education, like a certification or minor degree.

How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business?