OfflineI have been reading Dean's book and have joined a local REI club to really get out there and see who else is investing but I have to admit that I have the fear around me. I'm so excited to get startedbut I don't feel like I understand the concepts or the language of real estate (yet). I know I have to be patient and just keep learning and growing.
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I know exactly how you feel. I will never forget the fear and selfdoubt that surrounded me as I began this journey. But with the help and support of everyone on this site I was able to move past that and take action. Dean has provided us with all the information we need to become smart, successful investors, and I have found the best way to learn is by DOING, and YOU CAN DO IT!
AND you've started your journal. Keep talking, and we'll keep supporting you. Don't let fear paralyze you or stop you from action. Like you said...just keep learning! Congrats on getting here and getting this far! It will take some time, but don't give up! Laura is right - you can do it!! The tools and the support are here! Take care and keep us posted Natcat!
Louisa
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i feel the same way but i know that you can do it you are no different than anyone else. Knowledge will cast out fear(fear = false evidence appearing real) I will fight with you lets all do this together and prosper more hit me up if you want encouragement and i will do the same if i need it
Mike
Your first steps are great! As for not understanding...I understand many RE concepts but there are those that I don't and then I just look them up in Dean's books and on this site. Both are great resources, and here you'll find wonderful support.
You can do this!
Nancy
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With the support you have available to you, failure will not be an option. Off course the unknown will be a challenge, however, with education and knowledge of real estate, we all could do this. "Rome was not built in a day," it will take some time but at least we have the tools at our disposal. the challenge now to to be able to use them to our advantage. Real estate is not difficult. Set your goals as to what your desire and make it happen. God Bless.
Sandra
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Congratulations for starting your journal and being an active member on the DG website. As you learn more each day, your knowledge will grow and that fear will be replaced by confidence. You can do it! Just make sure you put together an action plan and do a little each day to move closer to achieving your goals. Good luck with real estate investing. Believe and Achieve!
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Oh my goodness, I wasn't sure what to expect after I posted my doubt but it's out so I can move on now. Ok, update. I've been pretty busy with work but listened to the call last week and OMG, it was amazing. And this morning I drove around and wrote down every single for sale sign I saw. I'm going to call all of them and gather some information.
I may not understand the whole process, but I do understand I cna run with. That's waht I got out of the call last week.
Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement. It means the world to me.
I'll keep you posted on what I'm doing.
Thank you thank you thank you
I'm new to this site, and I'm just trying to learn some idea's on how to make money in real estate!!!