Also I have heard from other RE investors that the degree does not offer much practical knowledge for an investor.

They certainly felt he was knowledgeable and passed the "smell" test.I'm sick of going to real estate investment club meetings where gurus who look like contractors are charging newbies for know how about real estate.

Excuse my lack of knowledge, maybe you can start some good discussions here.

I have since gained invaluable knowledge of the construction industry working as a General Contractor.

I think you will find a great group of knowledgable people are here.You used to do coaching?

There are many great and knowledgable people on these boards, that you will be able to learn much from.

July 17, 2008Welcome to the BP forums.Education is key and knowledge is power so it is good to read everything you can.There are several avenues of real estate investing... residential, commercial, reo (bank owned), auctions, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures, short sales and so on.Each is unique in its own way and every deal varies.

Spencer, since you are knowledgable, could you explain: is it worthwhile to: 1.

However, it is definately worth adding to your knowledge base as a good number of wholesaling deals convert to this type of transaction.ThanksCb

However once I am at the point of not needing to make money that's when life for me will really begin because it means that I can use the knowledge that I have acquired to help people that I do not know.