Sick and tired of being sick and tired!

Sick and tired of being sick and tired!

Manufacturing · Springfield, OH · Member since 2015 · 5 posts · 2 votes

I am 35 year old family man. I've worked in several different industries throughout my working life. I started, as a teenager, in fast food. Then I moved on to a grocery store in a small town, where I worked my way up to frozen food manager. I left there for (several different) manufacturing jobs. Next,I spent a few years travelling the states, installing ATM machines and finally back to manufacturing. Currently I work in a foundry, casting jet engine parts for GE aviation. 

In April, I will have my fifth child and soon after that I am getting married. We have been living paycheck to paycheck recently, and with another child on the way I fear my raise this year wont be enough to continue living our current lifestyle. Recently I have gained an interest in real estate, which is how I came across BP website. I had absolutely no experience or knowledge in this industry before last week. I plan to continue to educate myself for the next several months because I know real estate investing is my future. My ultimate goal is to secure a financially free future for my family.

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Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2014 · 659 posts · 536 votes
11y

Nice story. 

You have a life now that you have designed.  Enjoy every aspect of it.  If you cannot enjoy the life that you have now, you will not enjoy it with success either.

Move into the next phase of your life with the same lust. 

I am older and have been through many stages.  As a young adult, I lived in my car for a while.  It was a time in my life that I look back on with fond memories.  I just wish that I would have experienced it the same way while I was living it.

Lose the fear now.  Moving into real estate will present challenges and difficulties.  Face them without fear and enjoy the experiences you are about to have.

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  • Specialist · Portland, OR · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    11y

    Looks like a team effort @Craig Cost .

  • Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2014 · 659 posts · 536 votes
    11y

    Nice story. 

    You have a life now that you have designed.  Enjoy every aspect of it.  If you cannot enjoy the life that you have now, you will not enjoy it with success either.

    Move into the next phase of your life with the same lust. 

    I am older and have been through many stages.  As a young adult, I lived in my car for a while.  It was a time in my life that I look back on with fond memories.  I just wish that I would have experienced it the same way while I was living it.

    Lose the fear now.  Moving into real estate will present challenges and difficulties.  Face them without fear and enjoy the experiences you are about to have.

  • Hanford, CA · Member since 2013 · 5k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    11y

    there's tons of ways to get started and everyone leverages their "tools" differently! My husband is actice duty navy and we move a rom. We were able to turn that into an investment startefy . So if there is a will there is a way ;)

  • Manufacturing · Springfield, OH · Member since 2015 · 5 posts · 2 votes
    11y

    Thanks everyone for your encouraging words. I will keep them in my mind as I start my journey.

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    11y

    Welcome to BP community @Craig Cost  It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more. Here are a few recommendations for you:

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    Wishing you the best! 

  • Specialist · Dallas, TX · Member since 2020 · 78 posts · 28 votes
    6y

    @Steve Olafson I hear what you're saying, I just don't think you ever "lose the fear" you just "feel the fear" and "do it anyway..."

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    Real Estate Agent · Post Falls, ID · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    6y

    Hey Craig. Welcome to our BiggerPockets community!

    Looks like another Craig will join the roster of successful investors!  There's always HOPE for each one of us here and your story is great that you can use for moving up.  I would love to share with you some basic recommendations which have been my tools also during my start up:

            1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

            2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

            3. Attend a Meetup in Your Area

            4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

            5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions!

    Consistency is the key. With your continuous learning and searching with the help of other experts in the industry, over the next 4-6 months you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

    Please keep safe and healthy first!  Good luck in your ultimate goals!

    Best regards,

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