EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

As far as my education is concerned, I have a BA in Theatrical Studies with a minor in business.

Network with local real estate groups, engage with online communities and use educational resources like books and online courses on real estate investing.Good luck!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I put 15% down for our deal, and it gives us more flexibility for the future- The template for the Contract for Deed is the general Contract for Deed for the state of MN (where I reside) - We are getting title insurance and ordered a title commitment to confirm there are no liens or claims on the property I feel like I've educated myself on different seller financing, and understand Contract for Deed protects the seller more than the buyer, so I understand why the seller is going that route, especially if selling Contract for Deeds is how they do their business.

Spend $50,000 at a seminar well at the end you have an education about seminars and maybe learn something about real estate along the way.   

Education SavingsForget 529 Plans: Use infinite banking as a much more flexible vehicle.6.

For a brand new agent, it’s valuable education getting training, learning all the necessary tools to legally represent a client the sale or purchase of their home or commercial building. 

Now you can educate more / optimize. 

This post will hopefully educate the biggerpockets community on this issue and I hope it was helpful.