How do you get ahead in order to get started?

[Kristen Schlueter]

Hello All. My name is Kristen and I am a 33 year old mother and wife. I am getting a late start in life, but I am now ready to take risks and boost any income to make my family and I more comfortable. I am extremely tenacious and motivated to be a major success personally and professionally. I have a business management degree and desire a real estate license as well.  My main concern and dilemma is obviously getting started. I know the term, "You have to have money to make money" and I hate it. There has to be a way to get started without having hundreds of thousands of dollars in your pocket. I know people have done it and I know I can be one of them. I just need to be smart and not fall for one of the many scams out there. They certainly do know how to paint a pretty picture though! Any words of wisdom are very appreciated!