Those that can buy at a large discount to intrinsic value skillfully should have a much higher weighting in real estate IMO.That doesn't detract from the fact that some of your money should be in other assets too.

Although my bank salary is not incredibly high, I have no doubt that it will increase substantially and be a great career over the long term.I feel that I have the skill set to be a good commercial broker, but of course, I have no experience - so it's difficult to say.What would you do?

I still look for deals myself and answer the phone directly - it's a very hard skill to train people on.

The art of negotiating a real estate deal in today’s market requires both skill and technique.

Neither of us uses an application form or request tax returns.Michael,A well-skilled casual conversation will reveal far more than a mountain of paperwork.

With skilled and active borrowers you can stay “loaned out” over 90% of the time.

I would rather collapse sooner, than later.If I were an auto-worker, I would be looking to increase my skill set.

Real estate investing is a field where your past experiences and your skills (whether that’s accounting or customer service) can come into play for your benefit.

This is even more important in places with STRONG pro-tenant laws as we have here in NYC.That sets you up for future investments.If you have an appreciating assets, then you can leverage off of that Asset and buy another one.The skills you picked up in your house hacked 2 Unit prepared you for your first full multi-family investment property.After the 1st one in 1997, I bought 7 others, sold one. 

Condition of the property, lack of management skill and desperation on the owner's part, along with knowledge and confidence on mine were what put that deal together.