While it takes grit to be successful, you also have to be wise enough to avoid repeating mistakes. The best way is to find a coach or a mentor who’s gone there before you. But what’s the use of having a coach if you’re not willing to be coached?  In today’s episode, real estate investor and coach, Gabe DaSilva, talks about the value of coaching. He shares his story of transitioning from a decade worth of experience in corporate finance and financial services into the real estate world. He also dishes out valuable insights into getting started in real estate investing. In the real estate world, many new investors think about scaling before knowing what they're doing. For Gabe, scaling meant using existing relationships and resources that he already had so he could push his business forward. Having been on job sites as a kid watching his father work, Gabe already possessed an inherent comfort level that made it much easier for him to transition into real estate and quickly scale.  Gabe stepped into the investing space just seven years ago, and since then, he has blown up and built massive wealth. He currently runs a number of coaching programs, including The Fix and Flip Foundation that teaches investors how to lay the foundation and apply the scalable six-figure flip strategy.  In this episode, you will hear: The most important trait of a real estate investor How to avoid repeating your mistakes What’s wrong with the real estate investing world right now? The best first step for a new investor What is forced appreciation and why it’s so important Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet.  We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Gabe's website - http://www.gabedasilva.com/ The Fix and Flip Syndicate - https://www.thefixandflipsyndicate.com/group The Build on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzna0yymestR7kFioEmtE3TAfbNESn-rv The Flip Tips Book - https://www.fliptipbook.com/optin1651100941998123 Connect with Gabe on: https://www.youtube.com/gabedasilva https://www.facebook.com/RealGabeDaSilva https://www.facebook.com/gabedasilva00 https://www.instagram.com/realgabedasilva https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabedasilva/ Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing Resources Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/Streamlined%20Prop%20eXp Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties/ Email - info@streamlined.properties  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.