@Matthew Olszak This is a fascinating story.

From what I’ve observed (I’ve never actually wholesaled or attempted to btw, it doesn’t add up to me) you can learn a decent amount of things that may benefit you if you continue to pursue a professional life in real estate beyond wholesaling. 2.Its the shiny object that seems to spark interest.Real estate is a fascinating, diverse industry full of challenge and opportunity for those who earn it.

Lauren was fascinating and I look forward to the upcoming real estate deals with her company.

I find it endlessly fascinating (and frustrating) how some people just drop off the face of the planet.

My favorite saying is "applied and accurate knowledge is power".If you learn something accurate but do not put it into practice you will get zero results.If you take inaccurate or half-accurate information and apply it you will not get the results you want.The combination of what you just learned being accurate and correct and the implementation is what makes the best chance for success.I usually just look at the books for free and pick up tidbits that way and read on this forum and also read state statutes and federal statutes.Tons of fascinating info there you didn't know.

The story behind it is fascinating though.

I find it fascinating.  

It's a fascinating and completely messed up system that's leftover from Maryland's colonial days and is in serious need of reform).

Even if you choose the “education-heavy” route (bachelors, masters, advanced degrees), you’ll quickly pass the vast majority of your colleagues who didn’t go to higher education (in science & tech fields).I was similar to you, and fascinated by money and investing.

Wow, fascinating feedback regarding the REIA club experience and $900 course.To answer your initial question, the 2 years was to convince companies to trust our brand, vs using the hotels they currently were using.