Greenhorn from New Jersey
Hello BiggerPockets Community!
My name is James and I recently started looking into real estate as a way to work towards financial freedom. I'm 27 years old and I have ZERO real estate experience. I have only been to a free seminar or two about real estate investing, and am currently reading "The Book on Flipping Houses" by J. Scott. Other then that, I have attended a few of Brandon Turner's webinars when spare time permits.
My main reason for looking into real estate is simple... TIME. Currently I work 55+ plus hours a week and would really like to start investing in my future with more then a traditional retirement plan. Real estate seems to be one of the best (if not the best) vehicles to pursue and obtain that goal of becoming financially free earlier in life. I recently discovered my passion in volunteering and would really love to build a passive income early on so I can focus my time on doing that (putting in the time seems more gratifying then just sending a check).
I graduated college with a BA in Criminal Justice, but realized that the career paths my degree provided me did not fill my want to genuinely help others (people and animals). I have held a job with the same company for 10 years (my first and only job actually), and just hope to put my time to a better use someday with the help and guidance from the BP community.
Thanks all,
James MacFarlane