First, thanks for reading. I'm Evan and I am 34 with a wife and new baby.  I have been successful in direct sales for 14 years and continue to oversee an organization currently.  I do have more time on my hands these days.  That said, I always had an interest in RE investing.  I feel like it is time to go for a dream I've had for a long time.  My first goal is to acquire a Multi-Family property(preferably 5+ units) in the next 12 months.  This gives me until May 4th 2017.  Long term I want to accumulate enough properties to have a monthly cash-flow that is comparable to my cash-flow from my direct sales business.  I am a complete greenhorn in this world but not new to entrepreneurship.  I know one of the biggest struggles from lurking on the forums here at biggerpockets is the mental and emotional struggle with the ups and downs of business.   I'm excited to get started and to meet like-minded people.  Good luck to all your endeavours! Hope you all have a great 2016!!!