Introduction

I have been considering the world of real estate from many angles for quite a few years now. I, at one point, really wanted to be a real estate agent. I knew a couple people that were agents and it just seemed like an absolutely thrilling adventure to partake in. Then, the dreaded fall occurred and they all told me, "No no, don't do it, just wait" So i didn't and I waited. The problem with waiting, is that it has a tendency to completely put you off something after a bit. 

So that "dream" went away and I moved on with life. I got married, had kids, and eventually found the job I have now, working at an insurance group as the Sales Coordinator. It's the best job I have ever had and I have no intention of ever leaving it. That being said, I am very interested in having a family business on the side. 

The company I work for (National Real Estate Insurance Group) specializes in insurance for real estate investors. I have spoken to people all over the world who are making great money by buying and holding as rentals or buying and flipping houses. So i started thinking, well why can't I do that? 

Sure I have no money (or skill)to be heard of but everyone starts somewhere....Right? Right??

Should I flip houses and try to do the work all myself? Rent houses and deal with that tenant from hell that everyone speaks of? 

So I have my new dream now. I have a library full of books to read, an internet to search, and a forum full of brains to pick.....Oh its going to be a good life...