I think the greatest take away for me is to be Focused on what you want and Networking is your greatest tool (and my weakest skill). 

Always approach such claims with a critical eye.This education has potential, but like any tool, it only works if you put in the effort and stay vigilant against common pitfalls.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

I used tools like BiggerPockets to analyze deals weekly, and building a reliable team and networking with experienced investors helped me gain confidence.

I found a great one using the BP agent finder tool and another great one through local investor connections.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

I don't require my agents to join NAR and in fact dropped my membership when I opened my own brokerage.If the situation made sense, I wouldn't necessarily require an agent to join MLS, but it's such a basic tool of the trade, I can't imagine someone who is active in the business going without it.

Happy clients are your best marketing tool.6.Be Selective About Clients and Properties: Early on, I took on every property and owner.

Also, if you goal is to continue scaling, a real estate CPA could be a great resource for accounting and tools like DSCR loans can help your grow quickly, especially for cash-flowing properties. 

My goal would be to secure my first property by 2025, reinvest in 3-4 properties by 2028, and refine systems for scalability by 2029, using tech tools to stay organized and effective.Good luck!