The crazily rapid rise in interest rates pulled the rug out from under a lot of investments.

Boise) as well as people buying to get rich quick at decade RE highs and interest rates!

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

Question is are you doing it because you want to get rich or you doing it to buy time.

Broke student had no money before the course, but now has a $5K - $10K credit card balance now after paying for high priced wholesaling and get rich quick education.- Obviously, student is not going to be buying a house anytime soon, much less making cash offers.

What follows will probably sound somewhat pessimistic - but I put it out there for your consideration...Understand that your journey will be a long one, as real estate is usually not a get rich quick game.  

This is not a "get rich quick" strategy. 

It took a while but I eventually learned that this is not a get rich quick game and that the online folks trying to sell their books or services were doing just that. 

It is not a get rich quick scheme and it is not easy money. 

I thought it was just for rich people to do.