![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/616265/small_1621493879-avatar-clarkem.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
15 November 2016 | 31 replies
If you haven't already, look into:Weekly webinars:https://www.biggerpockets.com/webinarOr the forums, or great guides and books:https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/3...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/0...http://get.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook/Or you can analyze deals to start getting practice before you actually jump in:https://www.biggerpockets.com/flip-analysisI would also suggest you look for local Real Estate Investing Associations or clubs meetings to begin networking with people in the industry.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/544553/small_1656679996-avatar-travisc27.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
18 January 2018 | 31 replies
Relationships is everything in this industry.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/532373/small_1638658028-avatar-witsteam.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
15 November 2016 | 5 replies
Jose,I have done small projects 30,000 and large projects 1,000,000 using private money.When looking for private money you have to start by networking, ask around to people in the industry if they know anyone who lends private money.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/597699/small_1621493456-avatar-kenank.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 November 2016 | 3 replies
Like most, I have listened to the Bigger Pockets podcast for quite some time while further educating myself about the industry.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/416914/small_1695661522-avatar-clints5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 November 2016 | 4 replies
The problem I come to is that the land the old house is on in zoned industrial with a use of multifamily.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/654794/small_1621494787-avatar-jelevi.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
13 December 2016 | 5 replies
just trying to learn as much about the industry before I invest.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/648175/small_1621494620-avatar-todds57.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 November 2018 | 5 replies
I have been in the construction and real estate industry since 1989.
12 November 2016 | 10 replies
If it is the asphalt style asbestos siding which is badly deteriorated, you may want to book a "vacation" after you close and remove it yourself; dispose of it (obviously in compliance with your local and state laws.)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/643383/small_1621494505-avatar-aacoa.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 November 2016 | 3 replies
Also looking to network with people in all facets of the real estate industry, learn, grow, help and support in any way that I can.
5 November 2016 | 3 replies
Get the money first then go get the great deals..So build a business plan... if its rental props you want... put a plan together present to folks with excess cash and then execute.. before to give the investor the lion's share to get started.. another thing I see common in the industry is those starting out think they do all the work and the money should take far less.. well I personally believe that's backwards thinking.. reward the money and the money will flow..