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at your fingertips. Use it to expand your knowledge base
to include international views and approaches. There are
countless websites offering free information, extensive archives
of articles, free e-books and other resources such as calculators,
webinars and newsletters. And the wealth of case studies and
personal experiences will ensure you remain motivated. Even if
you learn just one tip from each website, it will be well worth
the time and effort.
Training courses
In the shortest time possible, you can listen to and interact
with the experts, hear what other investors are struggling with,
learn about new solutions, get answers to questions you have
not even asked yet, and be reminded of all those fundamental
principles you may have forgotten.
Universities and colleges do offer property training courses
but tend to be more academic and not all offer a practical
solution. There are many PHD’s with the best qualifications
and no experience. Your best bet is one of the many property
investment education companies (with a reputable track
record) that offer regular courses covering every aspect of
property investment. Find successful mentors
Attending just one training course will provide a solid
background, but why limit yourself to just one approach? Each
property education company has something unique to offer.
Attend as many courses as you can, so you know exactly what
the various approaches entail and so you can choose the one,
or a combination, most suited to your own style. There are also a great many role models on which you can
model your success. For example, if you like Robert Kiyosaki’s
approach, read up about him, his life and his strategies. Sign up
to his newsletters and courses, follow his blog and interact with
him online. It doesn’t matter which role model you choose, as
long as his or her success inspires you to achieve your own. In
South Africa there are also a number of education companies
that offer coaching and property mentors who have had great
success in the investment world. It just depends on where your
appetite for investment is.
Many of the property investment gurus have made their
training courses available online, or in an electronic format,
which means that no matter how hectic your schedule, you
can complete a training course. Online courses combined with
manuals means you can work through it at your own pace.
Seminars, Webinars and Podcasts
At any one time, you will find an astounding number of
property and property investment seminars you can, and
should, attend. Seminars are a time-efficient way to address
many current issues that are of interest to a property investor
or professional at that point in time. Often several expert
speakers are brought together in one place, at one time, to
provide clarity on a pressing issue. Seminars are real-time
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and interactive, so you can join in lively discussions about
strategies, challenges and solutions, and get answers to your
questions.
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There are many property investment experts who are willing
to share their success secrets and help others to achieve
success. Mentors are available through property investor clubs
and even online. These are people who will guide you, advise
you and motivate you, while providing you with an expert to
bounce your ideas off.
The more diligence and education you have about real estate
the more lucrative it can be for your investments as you know
what you are doing and know what to expect. The advantages
of investing in real estate outweigh the disadvantages. By
following the simple steps in the weeks to come and having
the right mentors can secure you excellent properties and
long-term profits.
Don’t miss Part 2 next month – Assessing where you are
financially