Have you ever struggled to get to the next level with your real estate investing?On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with real estate wholesaler and self-proclaimed “struggling investor” Scott Costello. In this riveting interview, you’ll learn why real estate investing is never as easy as it might appear and how to overcome the struggles that everyone faces to find success. Listen for awesome tips on how to break into the real estate industry, advice on getting into wholesaling, and how to motivate yourself amidst the everyday struggles investors face.If you’re looking for some great motivation and useful tips, don’t miss this inspiring interview!In This Show We Cover:

How Scott got started in real estate thanks to a book

What took him so long to get his beginning

How he used wholesaling to get his foot in the door

Why personality matters in deciding what path to take in your investing

General advice for wholesalers

The ins and outs of starting real estate with a full time job

How to find a partner to invest with

Scott’s method of targeting absentee owners from tax records

What keeps him going as an investor

The everyday struggles real estate professionals face

Things Scott would have done better if he could do it again

The importance of establishing a website

The best and worst deals Scott has ever done

Tips on using the Internet to market your next wholesale deal

And MUCH more!

Links From the Show:

BiggerPockets Webinar

Blogmutt.com

BiggerPockets Marketplace

BiggerPockets Plus and Pro Accounts

Books Mentioned in the Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Brandon Turner’s The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Connect with Scott

Scott’s BiggerPockets Profile

Scott’s Business Website

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