My favorite thing to do when learning a new skill or job is to watch/listen/participate with everyone around me that is involved, take in the way that each person does it, let it all sink in, and turn it into what works best for me.I have had a few different types of jobs; I laid irrigation pipe for 3 summers, I was roadie for a local band that toured Nebraska for about 3 years, I worked in a warehouse of a carpet shop for a summer, I was a line cook in a scratch kitchens for 10 years (this is what I owe most of my quick-on-the-fly thinking skills from), and I am currently a Journeyman Electrician (7 years in the trade) I am taking my Electrical Contractors test this month and if pass that I will be able to pull all my own electrical permits.I have a wonderful family (wife and a daughter) who support me in all that I do.

I find it vital to success to surround yourself with like-minded individuals with a common goal, therefore I would love to get some insight regarding where investors meet, conferences, etc..

We looked into it and ran the other way when we read this.Non DisparagementBy participating in any training offered by JLN Group and/or any other related companies you agree not to make any derogatory statements regarding the Company (or any of its affiliates), or the practices, skills, or procedures of the Company (or its affiliates) in a public forum, the internet, or to a third party in any manner, whether written or verbal, in perpetuity.

Use your design skills to build maximize profits.

He is now in South American with his wife and kids spending time abroad while the real estate investing portfolio is running itself.My goals for real estate investing is to start wholesaling locally, and possibly out of state in Cleveland, Ohio area (my wife is from there), to build my network with other investors and buyers and hone my skills when it comes to marketing, cold calling, and negotiating.

Any recommendations on skills to focus on that would be helpful for someone that is just starting out? 

Any recommendations on skills to focus on that would be helpful for someone that is just starting out?

Instead I would rather take the skills that I have developed all of my adult life and take that into note investing and build a generational legacy of wealth for my family.

So I'm 17 Years old and looking to get into the business of real estate agency and investing when I turn 18, what are some helpful skills/tools/tips to help a young kid like me prepare myself for a career in real estate?

Technology can disrupt it but not replace it, particularly for the skilled agents/brokers.