Hey there BP family! So I've been a member for a while, gleaning knowledge from the big brains, but this is my first direct question. So I'm a big fan of the school of hard knocks; there's not much studying to be done...

I have an interesting question to all/any and prior military folks. I am a “Licensed Reactor Operator” Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. I am contemplating getting my Bachelors Degree in Bachelor of Scien...

How many people have received a formal education in Real Estate before doing any sort of investing, deals, etc.? Would you recommend it or are you a school of hard-knocks, learn as you go sort of individual? 

I was wondering how many RE investors have some FORMAL real estate education?  Anything from real estate broker licensing and continuing education classes; college classes or even a degree in real estate; CCIM or BOMA...

Is formal education (particularly RE development graduate certificates) better than hands on/ real world experience? I have done a couple rental properties, flips and wholesale deals and would like to move towards com...

My wife and I have spent the last 25 years owning, operating and selling many businesses. After selling our last company, we have decided to start our own residential redevelopment company. We are at the beginning sta...

I feel a little silly asking this question, but I am a real estate investor with one rental property so far. I attend conferences and invest in education to further my business, but I don't have an LLC or formal busin...

Hello all,My name is Joseph Prock. I am new to BP. I was recently offered an opportunity of a lifetime with James Wise and John Holton at the Holton Wise Property Group. Currently, I am finishing the last 12 weeks of ...

I read this article this evening and agreed with most of the points.  I figured folks on BP may enjoy it and it may spur some interesting conversation.21 Ways Rich People Think Differently Than Average PeopleEnjoy!

I am from DFW area and am having a difficult time deciding where and how to pursue my real estate education/license. I am making a carrier change and want to educate my self well in the real estate laws. I know th...