Was thinking a lot about this when someone posed the question to me recently, and I thought it might make for an interesting thread on the forum.......
If you were a novice property investor all over again (that is, not having bought any property, apart from possibly only your own home) what type of seminar/education do you think would help you on the road to getting "started"?
For me, personally, I would have to say that I draw my inspiration most effectively from others who have "been there done that" and who are enthusiastic in their communication of knowledge. Sure, I can read books and listen to tape sets endlessly (there are abundant quantities of them after all!) but when it comes down to it, there is nothing quite like listening and learning from others. Though my first experience was Peter Spann, there have been others along the way who have caught and held my attention and showed me different ways of investing that I didn't even know existed. I have learnt from them all and don't regret for one minute the money I have spent educating myself.
Whilst keeping an open mind is a great idea, however, it can become very confusing when you're inundated with strategies. As others have said before me on this forum, it is essential to adopt one strategy initially and follow through on it, so that you can successfully develop confidence and experience. Having clear goals for the future (both short and long term) is also vital, as is still enjoying the journey along the way.
So....... if I was to start again, I guess I wouldn't do anything differently, as I am now on a continuing curve of learning as far as property investment goes. I have a new question (at least) every day and I never ceased to be amazed by the generosity of others to share their pearls of wisdom.
Just some thoughts anyway. Looking forward to responses
If you were a novice property investor all over again (that is, not having bought any property, apart from possibly only your own home) what type of seminar/education do you think would help you on the road to getting "started"?
For me, personally, I would have to say that I draw my inspiration most effectively from others who have "been there done that" and who are enthusiastic in their communication of knowledge. Sure, I can read books and listen to tape sets endlessly (there are abundant quantities of them after all!) but when it comes down to it, there is nothing quite like listening and learning from others. Though my first experience was Peter Spann, there have been others along the way who have caught and held my attention and showed me different ways of investing that I didn't even know existed. I have learnt from them all and don't regret for one minute the money I have spent educating myself.
Whilst keeping an open mind is a great idea, however, it can become very confusing when you're inundated with strategies. As others have said before me on this forum, it is essential to adopt one strategy initially and follow through on it, so that you can successfully develop confidence and experience. Having clear goals for the future (both short and long term) is also vital, as is still enjoying the journey along the way.
So....... if I was to start again, I guess I wouldn't do anything differently, as I am now on a continuing curve of learning as far as property investment goes. I have a new question (at least) every day and I never ceased to be amazed by the generosity of others to share their pearls of wisdom.
Just some thoughts anyway. Looking forward to responses