Then I discovered the Rookie podcast and I have to say hearing about people taking action who were recently in my situation (lots of interest and research but no experience), really inspired me.  

Thanks for doing it--very inspiring!

The "why" is because there is no where else we'd rather be.I hope reading this article has been a valuable use of your time, and perhaps has inspired you to take similar action.All the best,Michael

First and foremost, I was inspired by my dad.

It’s easier to find that patience when you’re in the kind of supportive group I mentioned earlier, and you’re taking proven small steps from someone who’s been there and done that, over and over.New Year’s Resolutions 2.0It’s time to create resolutions that involve the better approach I’ve outlined above.Build your NET motivation by loading up on what inspires and drives you, and insulating yourself from what messes with your head.Whatever you’re pursuing, make sure you look for a set of regular, effective actions.

I found Bigger Pockets about a week ago and it has inspired me to learn more about real estate investing.

I started my investment journey inspired by BP YouTube videos, their different podcasts, and their books, too! 

Just attaching a letter I had success with in case you get some inspiration from it, @Cole Oliver.After purchasing a deal we sent these to properties in a radius around it:Dear, [first name]. 

Hi everyone,Right before Covid, I was inspired by reading one of the Bigger Pockets books to get my RE license as leverage in my own investing and found that I really enjoy helping others as well.

While many of us investors (me included) want to think of ourselves as market and RE geniuses for doing so well in the last 8 years and recently inspiring a herd of new investors (speculators), let’s not forget what really happened. 1) We got lucky as most of were not playing brrrr and other stuff in 2005 - 2008.