HI my name is Colin I'm 21 I live in Canada and  I'm brand new to Bigger pockets and I'm looking to buy my first property sometime in the summer but until then I'm just trying to educate my self as much as possible.

I immediately identify wrong moves and missed opportunities that had the borrower been educated ahead of time, they would not be in such a position.My advice is the 5 PsPrior Planning Prevents P_ ss Poor Performance  It's what you do in advance as well as what you do after the purchase, that collectively over time will net more wealth.

Wealth building is a risk game and educated risk is good risk.I have high cash flow and a large HELOC to rely on as a back up. 

I started my education with books and attending a local REIA meeting.

Currently have very little experience with real estate investing (we bought a primary residence last year) but my wife and I are working together to become better connected and better educated. 

Save your money until you educate yourself at first. 

I'm extremely excited to see where this journey goes!

Ladies and gents,I am currently grinding out the required hours of education with the somewhat overly optimistic goal of being at least ready to test by the end of my college semester so I can dedicate all of my time to being an agent.

3 Reasons Note Investors succeed:1) They invest in their education and training on an ONGOING basis2) They do massive outreach to peers and sellers on an ONGOING basis3) They put systems in place so they buy right and create the desired cashflow from their buysCan anyone contribute to this list?

Continue networking, educating yourself and searching for deals.