You can read all the books in the world but some good 'boots on the ground' lessons are valuable, as well.

My goal is to meet more like minded people that I can use my background in HR and financial education to help, and ultimately be a part of a dream team of investors looking to make Columbus (and eventually Cleveland, Cincinnati) better places to live, work and play.When not learning about real estate, I teach yoga for athletes and run a cleaning company.

I can’t count the times that I’ve been approached by someone who has no experience, no site and no capital with a JV proposal.Taking on a “partner” with these “credentials” requires the experienced developer to not only do everything normally required to execute the project but to also teach the novice partner.The time and effort involved on the developer’s part to teach the novice partner will easily double the work normally required to do the deal.Anyone that hopes or expects a developer to train and share equity with them needs to adjust their expectations and bring something of value to the table in addition to any sweat equity offered by the novice.There are ways to get into the development game but they must be logical to both parties and make financial sense.I’d be happy to discuss this further with anyone that is considering getting into ground up development.

But I offset that by driving a pickup that is 20myearsvold and probably has tools more valuable than it is inside so I can do my own repairs and turnover.

So much gold in that book, teaches you not only about multifamily syndications but also how to vet out operators

I have to be honest the 3 day seminar is well worth the price and they will also teach you just enough to be dangerous.

If anything it'll teach me a lot in the first few years of property management. 

I'm not saying you can't learn anything valuable in those courses, I'm sure you can.

College is more valuable than what you learn in the classroom.

Your most valuable resource will be who you know.