If I Had to Start Real Estate Investing From Zero in 2026

#realestateinvesting #wholesalerealestate #jamildamji I’m Jamil Damji, and if I had to start real estate investing from zero in 2026, this is where I’d begin. I sat down with my friend Malcolm and walked him through real estate investing for beginners from start to finish. We break down how to find real estate deals, wholesaling real estate, real estate wholesaling, working with real estate agents, finding off-market deals, using Zillow real estate data, calculating ARV, making offers, understanding an earnest money deposit, getting proof of funds, and finding cash buyers. And we don’t just talk theory. I pull up actual properties, comp real estate deals, make live calls to agents, work through buy numbers, and show how I decide whether an opportunity deserves another look. I also explain why my strategy as a real estate investor has changed with the market and why co-living real estate is one model I’m currently focused on instead of relying only on traditional fix-and-flip deals. But the biggest lesson has nothing to do with Zillow or contracts. The strategy isn’t usually what makes people quit. It’s staying consistent when the calls don’t work, the deal falls apart, or you go days without seeing results. If I were starting over today, this is the framework I’d want somebody to walk me through. No hype. No guaranteed profits. Just the actual process. What part of finding your first deal feels hardest to you right now? Timestamp: 00:00 Meet Malcolm 05:38 2026 Market 11:19 Co-Living Strategy 15:25 Finding Deals 15:54 Agent Outreach 23:00 Follow-Up System 30:06 Using Zillow 36:50 Comping a Deal 44:50 Live Agent Call 54:02 Deal Math 01:00:20 Buyer Relationships 01:07:09 Call Confidence 01:12:08 Vacant Land 01:17:37 Seller Motivation 01:27:38 Finding Cash Buyers 01:34:25 Mindset Matters 01:37:30 Proof of Funds 01:42:10 Malcolm’s Story 01:48:03 Final Thoughts As always, I appreciate each one of you guys for joining me on this YouTube journey. The goal is to hit 100k subscribers! You can help me out by liking the video and sharing it with a friend if you found it helpful. ------------------------------ Energy of Money https://joineom.com/network Need transactional funding? https://www.flipcashtoday.com/ Streamline your real estate deals with Run Deal Sauce! Simplify your process, find buyers faster, and close deals with ease. Ready to level up? Check it out now! http://www.rundealsauce.com