How does a 21-year-old with no real estate experience become a seasoned investor? There’s no magic formula, but Brandon Turner of “Bigger Pockets” would tell you the first and most important ingredient is to equip yourself with a variety of tools and take action. Brandon got into real estate investing at the age of 21, borrowing money from a family member to purchase a property. he ended up flipping his first real estate investment and made $20,000 on that transaction. Next he bought a duplex as an owner occupant, moved into one side, and the rent from the other side