✍️ By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | May 30, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

There’s a dangerous myth in real estate: that you have to figure it all out on your own.

Many new investors choose the DIY route, thinking it’ll save them money. But more often than not, it costs them time, energy, and missed opportunities.

Reading books and watching videos are great, but without someone guiding you through real-world decisions, you’re left trying to piece together a strategy from scattered information. That usually leads to analysis paralysis, confusion, or bad deals that could’ve been avoided with the right advice.

Meanwhile, a coach helps you cut through the noise. You get proven frameworks, market insights, and step-by-step direction tailored to your goals and your market. No more guessing. No more wondering if you're doing it right.

Even more importantly, coaching keeps you from wasting time on things that don’t matter. DIY investors often get stuck in endless research or over-planning. Coaches help you take action—the right action—faster.

And let’s talk risk. Going it alone often means expensive trial and error. A coach helps you avoid the common pitfalls that derail most beginners.

DIY might feel cheaper upfront, but it’s almost always more expensive in the long run. A coach doesn’t just teach you—they accelerate your path to profit and protect you from costly mistakes.

Debbie Balfour | Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host
📍 Website: www.DebbieBalfour.com
📧 Email: Debbie@DebbieBalfour.com
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