I’m sure I’m not the first person to notice that most of the real estate investment programs I see advertised, in print and on the radio and TV, promise nothing but quick results and piles of money in return for attending something like weekend- or day-long programs and paying hundreds (if not thousands!) of dollars in program registration fees.

And I’m also sure I’m not the first person to say that you shouldn’t believe all the hype those real estate investment programs spout - it just feels like I’m the only person saying it: Here’s breaking news from “Realsville,” folks - learning the ins and outs of real estate investment is an evolution, not a revolution. If it sounds like hype, it probably is hype. Keep that in mind the next time you’re tempted to sign up for real estate investment programs that promote quick results and secret formulas.

Whose program can I trust? First, if my opinion about real estate investment programs  burst your bubble about the guaranteed-to-fund-your-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-famous-aspirations, I’m sorry. But it’s for the best. And if that leaves you wondering what programs can you trust, I’ve got another opinion for you: Trust your own program - as long as you do your homework, stick with your goals, and work your plan without compromising on your due diligence process, you’ll get it. That’s my idea of a solid real estate investment program!

What results can I expect? Your results will be as individual as you are. We cover the four most common real estate investment strategies along with other key topics in the HowManyDoors real estate basics program. Starting with your individual goals, you’ll likely find the right strategy for you. And for inspiration, you can read about the experience of real real estate investors and the investment strategies that proved to be the right program for each of them to follow:

• The Sales Director’s story: Shannon recounts her motivations for learning about real estate investment, primarily a desire to achieve financial independence despite the typical obligations of a busy, ambitious professional. She was disappointed with her experience pouring over outdated advice books, and found the tools provided by HowManyDoors gave her a personal program for a successful start and a solid path for moving forward with future real estate investments.

• The Stay-at-home Mom’s story: Find out how Claudia bucked the “real housewives” stereotype of a stay-at-home mom and boned up on real estate investment know-how to devise a personal program of real estate investments that’s now contributing to her children’s college tuition funds - keeping her focused on a growing family business, instead of everyone else’s business.

I think both of these examples demonstrate how real estate investment know-how is an evolution - not a revolution. Are you ready to start your own program of real estate investment? HowManyDoors has a way for you to dip your toes in the water with our Real Estate Basics program.

Sample topics include:

• Real Estate Basics (where else would you start with a real estate investment program, right?)
• The Rental Evolution (another example of an evolution, not a revolution)
• How to Measure the Return on Your Real Estate Investment (it’s all about cash flow!)
• Business Plan Basics for Real Estate Investors (a deep dive on one of the fundamental building blocks of a successful investment strategy - don’t skip this one, either!)

Before you sink more time or money into a hyped-up real estate investment program, check out these topics and dozens more on HowManyDoors. None of it’s rocket science, but there are a few things to learn. Similar to YouTube tutorials, our how-tos to deliver a personal program of real estate investment that can help you achieve your financial goals.

Let’s get started - together!