Before you start investing in real estate, it is imperative that you get educated in the important concepts. There are dozens of ways to get educated and build your knowledge.

Without a clear understanding of the principles found 

in this chapter, you are at a much higher risk of failure and 

Get Succeed in your real estate dealings. In fact, if you only, we sincerely hope 

it\'s this one. Let this be your first step to a successful future in 

the real estate investing world :

 Don\'t Skip Your Real Estate Education 

 Real Estate Terms and Mathematics 

 Mentors, Gurus, and You 

 Overcoming Fear 

 Analysis Paralysis

Don\'t Skip Your Real Estate Investing Education

As we discussed at the end of chapter one, real estate investing is not a “get 

rich quick” scheme. Just as any solid home needs a strong foundation, the 

same is true when it comes to your real estate education -- a solid foundation 

is key to a long-lasting business.

This guide, while not exhaustive on every aspect of real estate investing, will 

help develop that foundation. We put it together to be a first step in your real 

estate education – and as an introduction to the possibilities that come with 

real estate investment.

There are many different ways to get educated in real estate investing, and 

you don\'t need to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to learn the business. Below, you\'ll find a list of a few 

sources of real estate investing education; be sure to consider each before making a final decision on how 

you\'re going to move forward -- what works for one person may not work for another.

Sources of Real Estate Investing Education

Books -- real estate booksAs the old saying goes, “Those who lead, 

read.” Books are fundamental in gaining an education in real estate and 

perhaps the most widespread learning method for investors. Real 

estate books are produced each year by the thousands, and every 

major bookstore in the world contains a whole section on real estate 

investing. Chances are, if there is a way to make money from real 

estate, there has been a book written about it. If reading books, 

however, is not within your arsenal of skills, you are in luck.