89: How to Start Investing in Real Estate in 2026 (What I’d Do Differently 10 Years Later)

I’d love to help you go from stuck to clarity with your Real Estate strategy! Let’s hop on a call and chat! https://calendar.app.google/xFyiMcYxfdNS3g35A If you are brand new to real estate or you have been stuck for a while and feel like you are starting over, this episode is for you. I am walking you through exactly what I would do if I were starting from scratch today with everything I know now after 10 years of investing and 35+ rental properties. No fluff. Just the order I would do it in and why. 📲 Follow on Instagram:  @Erikabrowninvestor  📩 Join the email list: https://erikab.kit.com Grab your Early Bird ticket to my Conference before rbe prices increase! https://owningitandlivingitexperience.com CHAPTERS 0:00 - The question I get asked all the time 1:30 - The biggest mistake new investors make 3:30 - Step 1: Get honest about your financial freedom number 6:30 - Step 2: Avoid new and shiny syndrome 8:30 - The quick win rule 9:45 - Step 3: Financing options beyond 20% down 11:45 - Using your 401k to buy property 14:00 - Step 4: Stop trying to build alone 16:45 - Step 5: The mindset shift I wish I had sooner 19:00 - Your next step #realestateinvesting #firstrentalproperty #wealthwithinreach