I've probably saved/earned 200,000 directly because of youtube. 

5 Reasons Real Estate Is The Most Effective And Lucrative InvestmentThe vast majority of people spend their lives working full-time jobs to earn a “steady” paycheck.

A typical wholesale deal can earn you $5000, compared to a typical bird dog fee of $500.

The short sale process looks to be very complicated and they say hey have the process down to a science.Can anyone give me info before I spend my hard earned moneyThanks

That was his answer and I agree 100%Holding a large amount of equity in your home, all the way to free and clear, amounts to that money earning you 0% in financial gain.

You'll earn every penney you make.

You're in a terrific place to network & learn to earn!  

Assume hard money rate 12% and 70% of purchase price + 100% rehab cost, and I am able to get the other 30%.Now the risk is: monthly interest of the hard money + property tax > 6K, which exceeds my monthly earned after tax income, and I will have depleted all the saved cash for this project.

Similarly, if you go to college or uni and get business, marketing, finance or similar skills that will help you earn at a good job, and then use your knowledge on your own account.

They "might" be generous in their estimation to try and earn your business (regardless if this is right or not).You can also network with other investors here on BP that invest in that particular area and get some opinions as well.