There are many different strategies that can work within real estate.I would argue that you should invest in something that you are passionate about.If you are passionate about walking, health, walking access to a lot of stores, invest in an area that has a high walkability score.Past performance should not be used as an indicative of future performance.

REI has been something I've been incredibly interested in and passionate about for the last 5 years, this is my first step towards financial freedom.

REI has been something I've been incredibly interested in and passionate about for the last 5 years and this is my first step towards financial freedom.I wanted to put a roof (fixed, not mobile!)

I watch his videos on YouTube for entertainment and alternative prospective.

s video where I got these suggestions from.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

You can get your license if you're truly passionate about real estate, but recommend buying your first rental to see if you even like the process. $100 on Bigger Pockets/Amazon will get you an infinite return on investment if you apply what they teach.

Six months ago I would have never considered a career in finance, but that's what happens when you find your passion.

Josh solicited videos on this topic about a year and a half ago. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/12/05/first-real-estate-investment-deals-video/

I have no actually close friends that do this and I can tell I'm missing having friends with similar passions as me.