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Start Your Real Estate Journey: Free Training & Community Inside

Jan 05, 2026
Start Your Real Estate Journey: Free Training & Community Inside

Written by David Dodge  

If you’ve been dreaming about breaking into real estate or scaling your current investments, you’re not alone. Real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to build wealth—but navigating the industry can feel overwhelming. From learning wholesaling techniques to managing rental properties, the learning curve is steep. That’s where Real Estate Skool comes in—a community and training hub designed to take you from beginner to deal-closing pro.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through:

  • How Real Estate Skool works and why it’s perfect for beginners and experienced investors alike.

  • The different membership levels, including our freemium Standard plan.

  • Actionable tips to start making your first real estate deal.

  • How to leverage community, tools, and coaching to accelerate your growth.

By the end, you’ll have a roadmap to start learning, growing, and executing in real estate—all while supported by a community of like-minded investors.

Why Real Estate Skool is Different

There are countless online courses, YouTube videos, and books on real estate, but most fail to provide ongoing support, actionable strategies, and accountability. Real Estate Skool isn’t just a course—it’s a community of investors, mentors, and resources designed to help you succeed.

Here’s what makes it stand out:

  1. Community First: Being surrounded by people who are doing what you want to do is invaluable. Our members share deals, strategies, wins, and lessons learned—so you’re never learning in isolation.

  2. Live, Actionable Training: The industry changes quickly. That’s why Real Estate Skool offers monthly trainings and live property tours—so you learn current strategies that actually work.

  3. Step-by-Step Learning Paths: Whether you’re starting with wholesaling or becoming a landlord, the courses are structured to take you from zero knowledge to actionable skills.

  4. Flexible Membership Levels: We offer everything from a free Standard plan to VIP coaching, so you can start small and scale as you grow.

Membership Levels: Choose the Right Plan for You

Real Estate Skool is designed to be flexible. You don’t need to spend a fortune to start learning and building your first deal. Here’s a breakdown of our plans:

$0/month – Standard (Freemium)

Perfect for beginners, this plan gives you access to our core community and resources:

  • Real Estate Community – connect and learn from other investors

  • Wholesaling Course – learn how to find, negotiate, and close deals

  • Landlord Course – understand property management, tenants, and cash flow

  • Monthly Trainings – stay up to date with trends and strategies

  • Live Property Tours – see real deals in action

  • Random Hangouts – informal sessions to ask questions and network

This freemium plan is perfect for testing the waters. You can learn, network, and even start making offers—all without spending a dime.

$29/month – Premium

The Premium plan unlocks advanced tools and resources:

  • 8 Additional Courses covering specialized strategies

  • Contract Generators & Resources for smooth deal execution

  • Calculators & Tools to analyze deals and evaluate profitability

  • 4 Real Estate Ebooks to deepen your knowledge

$149/month – VIP

Our VIP members get personalized coaching and exclusive resources:

  • 2 Weekly LIVE Coaching Calls + Replays

  • Full REI Training Vault

  • Real Estate Skool Ebook

  • 3 Physical Books & Exclusive Swag

VIP is perfect for committed investors who want hands-on mentorship and a complete toolkit to accelerate their growth.

5 Tips to Start Your First Real Estate Deal

Joining Real Estate Skool is a great first step, but taking action is what will truly move the needle. Here are five actionable tips to help you start closing deals faster:

1. Focus on Education First

Before investing money, invest your time. Take advantage of the freemium Standard plan to learn the basics:

  • Understand wholesaling: How to find motivated sellers, negotiate contracts, and assign deals.

  • Learn landlord basics: Property management, cash flow, and tenant relations.

  • Participate in monthly trainings and live tours to see strategies in action.

Knowledge reduces risk. The more you understand the process, the more confident you’ll be when you make your first offer.

2. Start Networking Early

Real estate is a relationship-driven business. Even if you’re not ready to buy or sell yet, building your network is essential:

  • Join Real Estate Skool community discussions.

  • Attend live property tours and hangouts.

  • Connect with peers who are active in deals—they may refer you or partner with you.

Your network can become your deal pipeline. Many first deals come through connections, not cold leads.

3. Take Small, Actionable Steps

It’s easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis. Break your goals into bite-sized actions:

  • Week 1: Review the wholesaling course and understand deal structures.

  • Week 2: Analyze 3 potential deals using free tools from Real Estate Skool.

  • Week 3: Reach out to 5 motivated sellers or wholesalers.

  • Week 4: Attend a live property tour or hangout.

Small, consistent steps compound into real progress.

4. Use the Right Tools

Real Estate Skool provides tools and calculators for deal analysis, contracts, and resources. If you’re in the freemium plan, you get access to the essentials, while Premium members get additional contracts, calculators, and ebooks.

Using the right tools saves time, avoids mistakes, and ensures every deal is profitable.

5. Commit to Continuous Learning

The real estate market evolves. What works today might change next year. By committing to monthly trainings, community hangouts, and VIP coaching calls, you ensure you’re always learning and adapting.

Continuous learning is the secret to long-term success in real estate.

Why Starting with Freemium Makes Sense

One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is overspending on courses or tools before taking action. That’s why Real Estate Skool offers a freemium Standard plan:

  • It’s free to join, so you can start learning and networking immediately.

  • You get access to the community, basic courses, live tours, and trainings.

  • You can upgrade anytime to Premium or VIP once you’re ready to scale.

This approach lets you learn first, invest later, minimizing risk and maximizing results.

Success Stories from Real Estate Skool Members

Nothing inspires like real results. Here are a few examples of what our members have achieved:

  • Jane D., Beginner Investor: Started with the Standard plan, attended live property tours, and closed her first wholesale deal within 3 months.

  • Mark T., Landlord: Used our landlord course to acquire his first rental property and learned to manage tenants efficiently, increasing his monthly cash flow.

  • VIP Member Sarah L.: Leveraged coaching calls and REI Vault courses to grow her portfolio to 5 properties in under a year.

These results are proof that taking action with the right support leads to real success.

How to Get Started Today

  1. Sign up for the freemium Standard plan – start learning immediately for $ 0 per month.

  2. Engage with the community – join discussions, ask questions, and network.

  3. Take your first actionable step – whether it’s analyzing a deal, attending a tour, or making a small offer.

  4. Upgrade as you grow – move to Premium or VIP to access advanced tools, coaching, and courses.

The key is to start now. Every day you wait is a day you could be closing deals and building your real estate future.

Final Thoughts

Real estate success isn’t about luck; it’s about education, action, and support. Real Estate Skool gives you all three in a single platform. From our free Standard plan to VIP coaching, there’s a path for every investor, no matter your experience level.

By joining today, you get access to:

  • Courses that teach you real-world strategies

  • A community of motivated investors

  • Live trainings and property tours

  • Tools and resources to execute deals confidently

Real estate can transform your financial future—but only if you take action. Start free with Real Estate Skool today and turn your real estate dreams into reality.

Ready to join? Start with the $0/month Standard plan and begin learning, networking, and closing your first deal today!

 

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