@Justin BradburyTo kick off your path in real estate investing, you need education, networking, setting goals, analyzing deals, and starting small.

I have a more educated wallet and that makes me feel real good.Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, these lessons could change the way someone approaches their next deal.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

And are actually making a good career educating and assisting investors to maximize the benefit of the 1031 exchange.

I started my OOS HML  career in Detroit and that was 2002 and WOW coming from our area what an education I got.. my clients that were doing turnkey at the time and all the buyers were out of state ( basically LA based) the local on the ground operator was very good he had all sorts of tricks to try to keep the houses safe.. the one i really liked was painting the copper pipes grey so thieves would not steal them..

Currently working to gain capital as I educate myself and seek knowledge through every possible avenue.

Attending local meetups, analyzing deals regularly, and continuing education would position you for long-term growth.Good luck!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I'm in the first week of education and plan implementation.  

Everyone else is a marketer either more focused on education than doing what they are teaching, or using the education as a funnel into their investments.