Real Estate Investing for Beginners: How to Decide What Type of Investor You Are

If you’re a high-income earner who wants to start investing in real estate but feel overwhelmed by where to begin, you’re not alone. With so many strategies—flips, BRRRR, small multifamily, Airbnb, turnkey rentals—it can be confusing to know which direction to go.

The truth is:
You don’t have to master every strategy. You just need to pick the one that fits your life.

In the latest episode of Real Estate Investing for Life, I’m kicking off a 4-part series that helps you discover your “investor identity.” This clarity is what gives you confidence before you buy your first property.

Here are the three foundational questions I walk you through:

1. How much time do you want to commit?

Your schedule determines your strategy. Busy professionals often do best with long-term rentals, new builds, or passive investing.
More flexible investors may enjoy small multifamily, MTRs, or light rehab projects.

2. What is your risk tolerance?

Every strategy has its own level of risk—renovation surprises, vacancies, tenant management, market shifts.
Understanding what you are comfortable with helps you choose wisely.

3. What is your ultimate wealth goal?

Are you seeking cash flow now?
Long-term appreciation?
Time freedom?
Passive income?
Your goals point directly to the right investing lane.

This series will help you understand the difference between active, semi-active, and passive investing so you can choose the path that aligns with your goals, values, and lifestyle.

👉 Listen here: Real Estate Investing for Beginners: How to Decide What Type of Investor You Are

And stay tuned for the Investor Type Quiz — coming soon!

Go and grow,
Jonna