It is funny reading these comments because if people knew how much he knows and how strategic he is in how he runs his companies and training, there would be a 10 year wait list to work with him. 

All of the strategic planning in the world doesn't really prepare for the emotion of what's happening. 

Hey BP,I have scoured the internet and have not found much in the discussion of books recommended for the real estate agent profession.I see "Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller thrown out a lot -- which is good for strategizing one's business -- but I'm looking for books that layout Real Estate Agent 101-level information.

Learn about their executive team and drill down to discover if that team is really their team or just a padded menu board of “strategic advisors” or consultants that aren’t fully involved in the day to day operation of the business. 

I would typically still want to live in San Jose, but open to moving somewhere affordable and invest in other areas of California or possibly out of state.It would be great to hear some ideas on how I can plan, strategize and transition into growing as an upcoming investor in the Bay Area scene.Thanks!

You need formulate your investment strategy and goals before you do anything else as this will help you determine what areas in KC you want to look for properties.You have already established that you want rental property, so here are a few more questions to ask yourself:1 Do you want SFR (single family residential), multi family, or commercial (commercial tenants)?

They actually gave me the idea and helped me formulate a reasonable fee as well.

And not that you would even have to lose money for your first deal to be a setback, but if it isn't launching you forward then you have sold yourself short.That being said if you don't know your options through study etc, then you will have a difficult time formulating/building an optimal plan for your REI career.Also if you haven't read Rich Dad Poor Dad.

In the strategic sense...lower return deals in the initial stages could reduce my compounding into other deals in the future and crush me later.In a separate topic, I was calculating the effect of a 1% fee on my 401K and found that over 30 years...that equates to 30% lower returns in the end. 

I'm still trying to formulate my strategy but my main goal is to build wealth through MFH.