Newbie on the block and I need your advice!

[Shannon Webb]

Hi everyone! My name is Shannon Webb and I have been wanting to get into real estate since I graduated high school in 2006. I have this outlandish dream of owning several high occupancy apartment complexes around the country one day, and I don't feel as though I will be able to consider myself successful, until I have at least one. The problem was that I had no one around me who thought it was a good idea and have essentially pushed me into every other direction I could possibly be pushed into. not being truly successful in any of the endeavors I have taken on, I believe that it is finally time that I follow my heart and get into something I have a passion for.

It's deeper than just the idea of buying and selling houses, or even acquiring properties and renting them out. For me it's the creative aspects and nature of design that peak my interest. Renovating and making something out of nothing. For my name to be on a house or apartment complex, i want people to know the quality and attention to detail put into any of my properties. I want them to trust my name and want to buy solely because of it. I want to allow my work to put smiles on the people faces who will buy/rent from me. I want to help them feel comfortable in a new space, and to know i can assist with that puts a smile on my face.

But here is the thing. Now that i am ready to jump into this pond, I'm not quite sure as to where to start. I have very little money and with being a single mother I live paycheck to paycheck. I will be attending my local community college this summer for construction management because I believe it will give me a solid foundation of the information i need to know as far as that aspect is concerned... But, what next?I've been considering wholesaling but have no connections in my area for real estate. Mind you, I live in a town called Statesboro, Ga. This is home to Georgia Southern University and is growing every year. I believe I can start out here but with no money, pitiful credit and no connections for mentors, where do I go from here!? 

Thanks so much for reading, any input would be GREATLY appreciated!

Yours truly,

A nervous yet excited Shannon Webb