But if “by doing” he means investing without first having the knowledge to KNOW the risks, EVALUATE the risks (and potential rewards) and to TAKE ACTION to reduce the risks then the cost of this learn by doing education is probably going to be significantly more expensive than a degree in real estate from MIT, let alone reading the\ree or four texts on your own.  

If you want to be a lender, you need to consider the risk/reward. 

I think for the average person that is not going full-time into real estate, investing or property management, having a paid off asset is probably more favorable to them than continuing to own more properties especially if they find their current work to be rewarding, or they like what they area doing outside of Real Estate. 

Paying above market to gain other benefits is sometimes a difficult pill to swallow, but for the unbiased investor looking for the best” ROI the risks and rewards must be analyzed rationally.  

Was an awesome experience and very rewarding to this day. 

They have to recognize risk versus reward.  

I actually spent some time stationed not too far from there, so I can definitely relate to Florida’s charm. 

It is rewarding when I receive repeat investors or referrals.

May your journey be rewarding and profitable!

Very rewarding.