There are various ways that millennials can start investing in real estate and many young people are taking different routes depending on their career, financial history, credit scoring, etc. Here are some ways

1. Work on your credit score Investing in real estate is not something you can start doing overnight. There are some steps that you should take before you buy your first property such as having a good credit score. Fortunately, when it comes to hard money loans, your credit score isn't as important as it may be if you were applying for a traditional loan. Hard money lenders generally look at the value of the property and not at the borrower's finances or credit. However, paying off all your loans and having a solid credit score will give you an advantage.

2. Save There are plenty of ways to get financing for your real estate investment, but having proof of consistent saving will help when finding a lender. Successful investors would normally start saving a certain amount from their salary that stays tucked away until they are ready to make their first purchase. This can be difficult if you have a student loan, but if you focus on paying off high-interest debts first, pay more than the minimum balance due (if possible) and manage your spending well, you will be able to pay off your loans quicker.

3. Start Networking An important aspect of investing is getting to know the right people. Meeting with real estate agents, contractors and other investors will help you learn about the industry and you will make important contacts along the way.

4. Follow your head It's easy to base your decisions on your heart instead of your head, especially when it comes to real estate. A property may look perfect on the outside but it may not be all it's cracked up to be. Getting professional advice is always a smart move when it comes to buying property. After all, investments aren't about gut feelings, emotions or following your heart-it's all about doing the math.

5. Study the market and location A thorough research must be carried out before you even step foot on the property you plan to buy. You can start by finding your target price range and seeing what homes in that range sell, how long they take to sell and how many times the price was reduced. When looking at the neighbourhoods and real estate markets, here are some aspects to take into consideration: schools, medical centres, supermarkets, road access, etc.