The BEST Way to Start Real Estate Investing in 2026

 Thinking about getting into real estate investing but not sure where to start? 🤔In this episode of the James and Jaden Real Estate Podcast, we break down the real ways people enter the industry—and why most of them fail in today’s market.We cover:• Why starting from scratch rarely works anymore• The truth about mentors & real estate “gurus”• Why franchising is becoming the top path for new investorsThen we dive deep into how Home Guys compares to other major franchises like HomeVestors, Keegley, and Joe Home Buyer 👇🔥 What makes Home Guys different:• Lower fee structure designed to protect your cash flow• Exclusive territories (no competing for the same leads)• Direct access to marketing without corporate markups• A flipping-first model with wholesaling + construction support• Inbound lead focus (not cold calling grind)🚀 Plus, we break down the support system:• Direct access to founders (James & Jaden)• 30–90 day onboarding plan with step-by-step guidance• Hands-on training in Minnesota• Full backend support (accounting, lead management, media)• Built-in exit strategy through Homes for LessWhether you're brand new or looking to scale your investing business, this episode gives you a clear look at what actually works in today’s market.👉 If you’re serious about getting started in real estate, this is a must-watch.  📲 Interested in learning more about licensing or mentorship?Connect with our team here: homeguys.com/yt🔗 Connect With UsWebsite:https://www.homeguys.com/ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/homeguys_usa/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570489073765YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRZdKG4PO88XSeXOTet05ATikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@homeguys_usa#RealEstate #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Mentorship #RealEstateInvesting