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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2026 · 38 MIN

#42 - Why 99% of New Real Estate Investors Quit (And How to Not Be One of Them)

from First Deal Podcast · host Keith Gillispie

Keith breaks down the two learning curves that hit every new investor — information overload and the character trait nobody warns you about. Then he shares exactly when and why you need an investor-friendly realtor, and makes a bold case for why 99% of investors should be investing somewhere other than where they liveTakeawaysThe Two Learning Curves Nobody Warns You AboutHow to Find an Investor-Friendly Realtor (And Why It Matters)Investing Out of State vs. In Your BackyardChapters00:00 Introduction00:41 Overcoming the Learning Curve in Real Estate10:02 The Importance of Mentorship and Support18:21 Finding the Right Real Estate Agent25:56 Investing Out of State vs. Local Investments37:49 Outro📜FREE Purchase & Sales Agreement: https://go.reiautomated.io/strongest-psa-lm 📊FREE Deal Analyzer + Repair Estimator: https://go.reiautomated.io/deal-analyzer   📃FREE Joint Venture Agreement: https://go.reiautomated.io/jv-agreement-flm 🏠FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestateinvestingandwholesaling🧑🏻‍💻FREE COURSE (watch 5 min first): https://playbook.reiautomated.io/?source=Keith&campaign=OFC 🌐Our Website: https://www.reiautomated.io 🎯DealBase - The Only CRM Built For Real Estate Investors: https://go.reiautomated.io/dealbase-reia  🌟CLIENT RESULTS: https://youtu.be/wtDCqarJceM?si=QsXJyAKV6eVL-Eeb WHAT WE OFFER: https://youtu.be/JbV0LqjdhJ8 SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithg_rei/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Keith.GillispieMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monobox/backboneLicense code: OZZJFTOT1V6EYPPY

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