What was the capital with which you began your career in domain investment?

Registering domains costs me under $500, and I didn't really consider domaining as a career path back then (and still don't).
 When I first started registering domains, my focus was on businesses, and my mindset was different. In terms of quality, the domains I registered were not very valuable - I would be fortunate to sell them for any price.

Around July 2020, I started with a budget of 10K and unfortunately wasted most of it on low-quality domain registrations and overpriced auctions. However, I had some unexpected sales in November and December 2021 that amounted to around 10K. At the time, I wasn't planning on investing any more money, so this was a welcome surprise. I reinvested the 10K I earned plus an additional 5K on fresh domain purchases in the following months, which helped pave the way for my current domaining business.

In total, my initial out-of-pocket investment was roughly 15K. To ensure that I was playing with profits, I withdrew 15K from my domaining business account and have an additional 20K in reserve that I plan to continue growing so that I can eventually acquire a high-value one-word .com domain. All of these funds were generated from my sales.

I started with $150 and in a couple of months I increased my capital almost three times. Considering that I am a beginner in this field, I can consider my success very unexpected!

When I registered my first domains, I didn't consider them as capital in and of themselves. I needed them for specific projects, so I invested all the money not in the purchase of unique domain names, but in the promotion of web projects. Now I see that for many people buying and reselling domains is a profitable business.

To begin with, I was convinced that the domaining market cannot be dominated solely by aesthetics and convenience. New ideas in creativity and advertising are needed in order to stand out. Despite targeting advertising on social media platforms to assess the virality of my project, there were still few responses.

Additionally, I came to the realization that the act of creating something can often be more enjoyable than the final result itself. I had a great time developing domain names and writing descriptions for them, which were honest, heartfelt, and unique compared to what you may find elsewhere (I'm not saying this to boast).

Lastly, this is my first fully developed project that is functioning and ready to make an impact. As a result, it's a new test and experience that is sure to lead to something positive.

If you are going to resell domains, then the approach and capital should match each other. To start with, reselling domains is a long-term business that requires constant reinvestment. You must have both cold domains and hot domains. My wallet, the pull that I reinvest every six months, is $2,000. I also entered the market from 2000, but after 2 months I spent another 1500 (at first there were many mistakes). On average, the price tag of a good domain is not high, but it is difficult to make money on such domains. If you want a big net profit, prepare a good pull from the start.

I became attuned to the power of memorable and brandable domain names. With this insight, I decided to allocate a portion of my savings, which amounted to approximately $5,000, towards domain investment.

As a web designer turned domainer, I approached domain investment with a keen eye for names that could resonate with businesses and individuals looking to establish a strong online presence. I carefully researched industry trends, keyword popularity, and market demand to identify undervalued domain names with substantial potential for appreciation.

In the early stages, I focused on acquiring domain names within specific niches that aligned with my design expertise, such as e-commerce, technology, and creative services. My background in web design also allowed me to envision how these domains could be utilized to create impactful and memorable branding experiences for potential buyers.

Throughout my journey as a domainer, I continuously honed my skills in domain valuation, negotiation, and marketing. By leveraging my knowledge of website development and user interface design, I strategically positioned my domain portfolio to appeal to a broader audience. Additionally, I actively engaged with industry forums, attended domain conferences, and built relationships with fellow domain investors to stay abreast of market trends and opportunities.

Over time, my initial investment in domain names began to yield returns, as I identified and capitalized on emerging trends in online business, digital marketing, and technology. Through disciplined portfolio management and a commitment to staying informed about the evolving domain market, I steadily expanded my holdings and realized appreciable gains on my domain investments.

I started domain investing with a measly $200, and let me tell you, it was a dumpster fire at first. I blew that tiny bankroll on trash .xyz and .club regs, thinking I'd strike gold overnight. But I didn't. I got burned chasing hyped-up TLDs and ignoring the real meat of .com aftermarket steals. It was a rookie move, straight-up noob city, wasting cash on domains no one wanted to touch.
Skip the junk, dodge the FOMO, and focus on proven flips or expired gems. I clawed my way up by learning the hard way, but most wannabe domainers would've quit after that flop. Prove me wrong, champ.