Everyone has something to offer, and even though we don't talk about it like that, money is what busy professionals have to offer.There is a tendency in the REI community to want to be DIY about everything, and I think it's also an American ideal of self-made entrepreneurs.

Take that mindset and bring it to everything that you do in your life.That's an astute observation, Brandon.See, the "hard" part of real estate investing is not education, though that is of ultimate importance: learn how before attempting to do it, and it's not marketing though you will need buyers or renters in order for your exit strategies to be effective as well as needing sellers and strong team members in order for your lead generation and property acquisition strategies to be effective.No, the "hard" part of real state investing is entrepreneurship: that which distinguishes the average consumer ("poor Dad") from a successful entrepreneur ("rich Dad").For example, the average consumer ("poor Dad") looks for ways to spend money.

From my perspective Austin is truly Opportunity City as they mentioned with enTREpreneurs.

A degree can definitely help you in any traditional job but isn’t necessary as an entrepreneur.

Along the way, I also plan to develop mentor/mentee relationships with successful real estate entrepreneurs.

Dominic Balconi I have never heard about an entrepreneur who worked 20 hours a week when getting started.

However, to be an entrepreneur, you have to not be afraid to fail and have the courage to try something new, fall flat on your face and get back up like nothing happened.

But overall, I'm glad I did it and looking forward to developing more as an entrepreneur in 2020. 

My wife and I are entrepreneurs and have decent access to liquid cash (400,000K) to invest.

My advice, find a local real estate entrepreneur in your area and  pay him or her whatever their monthly fee is to take you by the hand and walk with you.