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I need your help BP! Can I somehow saved this report on my computer to come back and view at a later date?

I would recommend that you read one of the books on how to flip houses published by BiggerPockets. They are very easy to read and help interpret real estate to beginners. I am a beginner and I love reading these books.

@Asif Vavanan - you bring up a good point. How do full time investors get health insurance? Like good health insurance comparable to policies you will get from an employer (PPO)?

@Asif Vavanan - thanks for your input. After attending Turner's seminar yesterday, I can say I know exactly what you mean by a "base hit" lol.

Are you a full time investor?

@Sean O'Dowd

Wow, thanks a ton. Your response gives me confidence in moving forward. Really, I can't thank you enough. I am going to take that with me: "If there is something (anything) I can do to increase my odds of success, it's worth doing."

Thank you for your help.

@Marc Winter

Thank you so much. I’ve read and re-read your response. Your input sincerely helps me. It’s refreshing to get such a clear cut answer. Thanks again.

@Nathan G.

I appreciate your unbiased feedback. You’re advice is top notch. Thank you for helping out this in perspective. I like how you made me realize that even if I had one property that did well I won’t be financially untouchable.

I am new to the real estate world. I have read a few BiggerPockets books and indulge as much as possible in podcasts, this website, YouTube videos, etc... in order to learn as much as possible about this industry. I have decided that I will pursue investing. My goal is to own multiple properties and generate financial independence through real estate investing.

Currently, I own a consulting business and work for myself. My monthly income ranges from 7k-10k. I know that this seems nice but it is in a field that I do not want to work in for long and the stress of the work I do is something I am not passionate enough to endure. So, real estate is where I want to go!

I have managed to get a little bit of a savings (close to 25k). This I will use to get started in investing. I have bad credit that I am working on repairing. I have a very low DTI ratio. And I am a people person with enough motivation to power a ship. lol.

So, here is my worry: I want to make the jump and invest myself fully into real estate property investing but I am worried that I will run out of money and go belly up fast. I was pondering the idea of becoming an agent during my first few years as an investor to network further with the real estate community and provide some sort or paycheck as a safety net for me along the first few years.

Thoughts?

Thanks@Travis Turnbull! I am reading one of @Brandon Turner's books right now. As soon as I'm finished I had planned to read his book that you've just suggested. Thanks for everything!