I’ve been in this business a long time, and I know firsthand how overwhelming that first deal can feel—especially when it comes to financing.

ALSO, You can buy your personal home that is a rehab, fix it up then live there for 2 years.

Business is about relationships; with the right relationships, you'll have much of what you need to get out of the starting gate.

Real-life reps, to me, means seeing properties in person, whatever your asset class. 

RE has always been a lifestyle for me personally. 

The Importance of a Great Real Estate Agent: A Personal Paradigm ShiftI got my real estate license a while back, and I always heard people talk about the importance of "bringing value" as an agent or broker.

That's your way of doing business. 

I inherited a partnership in a 22 unit commercial building with 8 restaurants, a grocery store, a couple of personal care services, and various other businesses.

His team is adding a course on buying businesses, and they are also working on adding Real Estate College Semesters and learning badges. 

Personally, I bought a 3 bedroom house as my first purchse and lived there while renting bedrooms and 2 bedrooms rent paid all of the mortgage payment and 2/3 of the utilitites.