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Advice for the newbies

Hello all; I’m in my 30s and recently switched careers to start working in real estate. Previously, I worked in the mental health field advocating for children with autism, helping prepare them for school, and teaching social and independent living skills. This is a huge career change for me.

I’ve always been interested in real estate but never fully pursued it until I started flipping homes with my dad. Now that I’m officially stepping into the field, I would love any advice you can share — especially for someone who is brand new and still learning the language and terminology of real estate.

I’d also appreciate any guidance on investing, the real estate business in general, book recommendations that helped you grow your career, and any training courses you found valuable. I’m based in Minnesota, so if you have local resources, mentors, or people you’ve worked with who helped you succeed, please let me know.

Any recommendations or insights are greatly appreciated!

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