» Real Estate Investment Education-How Much is Too Much? » Posted by Realestator      

People generally think they need to have an extensive Real Estate Investment Education before they can invest. This is simply not true. There are so many ways to get experience without taking risks that it would be silly to spend six months to a year getting a real estate license or attending tons of guru boot camps before you made your first investment.

Yet, many people do exactly that. They feel they must read a ton of books or attend a bunch of seminars before they can “pull the trigger.” Don’t misunderstand. Education is very important. But when it is sought after to the point of preventing you from taking action, it can become a liability.

Usually people have a lack of confidence in their abilities when it comes to doing something new for the first time. If this is the case, then hire a coach, or find a mentor. In fact, many successful people feel when it becomes time to try something new, they need to have guidance from someone with experience.

After all, why should anyone re-create the wheel when there is always someone out there who has been there, done that. If they’ve already attended the “School of Hard Knocks,” why should you become one of its alumni? Finding a Coach or Mentor can save a lot of time, a ton of money, and a great deal of heartache in the long run.

In addition, there is so much real estate investment education available on the internet that in a pinch, you can usually find the information you are looking for.

So definitely learn as much as you can, and surround yourself with others who are doing what you want to do. But don’t delay too long, or you may never make your first investment!

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» Posted in R.E. Education on May 16, 2008.

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