For beginners in real estate investment, it would be recommendable to begin small without committing all your money. In fact, it may be unlikely that you would gain great profits from your initial deal. To succeed in the real estate field, you will have to learn to assess contracts, create your network of experts (such as realtors and lawyers), and acquire a knack for identifying good prospects. All these aspects of real estate investment will only develop through experience. However, it should not be difficult to develop your real estate acumen whilst initially focusing on lower-value properties.