Repeat.Find a mentor as well to help with the process.Doing an internship with someone that is serious about their business, and then making sure that you're just as serious about their business as they are, is an awesome way to gain invaluable experience and support for yourself in the long run.Intern with a flipper.

Since the average market gains will outstrip the interest that you're paying on your mortgage. 

I invest exclusively outside of Fort BraggThe only benefit of buying in a military town is it can be somewhat insulated from economic downturns. the detriment is military towns are generally stagnant.

I can say I would not have had the confidence to purchase my MF had I not started out as an agent.Aside from experience & confidence, you gain access to the MLS which is the most reliable database (in my opinion) for running comps in your state. 

Make sure your accountant is quarterbacking it so there's not an inadvertent recognition of gain.2.

BP is definitely the place to gain some insight.Could you potentially get some comps from a few agents for the buildings and renegotiate off of that?

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I stumbled upon this site and figured I could gain a wealth of knowledge from like minded people and hopefully meet and network as well. 

The other good reason to have a Real estate license is if you are a Property Manager and lease units you also may be entitled to extra compensation while collecting a paycheck (for now) and gaining experience.  

I keep hearing about this dip but instead of it scaring me, how could I make the best of it?