Inspired by Brandon's book "How to Invest in Real Estate," the infamous "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and the invaluable insights from the Bigger Pockets podcast, I'm ready to expand my horizon into real estate investing while continuing my journey in the aerospace sector.Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Business and currently pursuing a 2nd degree, I'm eager to leverage my skills & commitment in this vibrant market.

EVEN IF they could find qualified candidates to hire, do you think the people of Jefferson County are going to vote to increase their ad valorem taxes so the Sheriff's department can hire more deputies to serve more eviction notices for so-called rich investors?

Stakeholder Capitalism - Klaus SchwabBlack Swan, Fooled by Randomness, & Anti-Fragile - Nassim TalebThink and grow rich - Napoleon HillHuman Action - Ludwig von misesScaling People - Claire Hughes JohnsonHow to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale CarnegieThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen CoveyThe Road to Serfdom - FA HayekThe Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad - Robert KiyosakiThe Law - Federic BasiatRaising Private Capital - Matt FairclothAsk me about any of them!

Now, if you have a rich sibling or parent then that's what I call PRIVATE MONEY. 

I'm not rich enough either, but I run these jobs as well as the budgets and the money.

Been trying to soak in as much information as I can through the forum and books, currently reading "Hot to Invest in Real Estate", have read, "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing", "Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth", "Rich Dad Poor Dad", and "The Book on Investing In RE with No (and low) Money Down".

I put alot of importance in reading, so I made them read classics at 1st, then mindset (think and grow rich etc) then financial acumen (rich dad etc) thankfully they all have w2 jobs so 401k match, roth etc. 2 are homeowners (don't want to be REI investors) but the last 1 is saving for REI investing.

The problem I see with the average person is they have this American get rich mentality.

For whatever reason, its not talked about enough.Also, checkout my post here of an actual example of where its cheaper to sell, then try to cash out refi:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1169308-equity-rich-need-advice?

This is an investment, not a get rich quick scheme… Compared to how much you can generate in the long run, the upfront investment to join is more than fair, if not a bit generous, in my opinion.