Real estate investor 101 help!

[Huynhnhu Tran]

To all real estates investors, At the age of 31 with 3 kids (11, 7 & 5) I lost my husband. Start a single mom life. I was lost and confused. After a year floating by, I start finding ways to improve mine and my kids life especially financially. I read so much on self development and growth, then I run into real estates. But didn't have the courage to do it. So I put all the time and effort in educating myself in my current job. I got promoted with 37% raised, but still not enough. I want more for my kids. Once again, real estate comes to mind. This time I didn't want my "fear" to take over my decision so I registered for a real estates license class. My goal is not to be an agent but to be an real estate investors. I start reading and listen to broadcast. But I'm still lost and have very little knowledge of what or where to start. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. It's a blessing for me to make it this far. I'm reaching out to good helping hands for guidance and direction for my family better future financial.

[Rick Baggenstoss]

Sounds like you're determined and you're taking the time to get educated.  This is a tremendous source of information.  Keep on reading and interacting with folks.  Meet some locals and see who you might want to model your real estate efforts after, if anyone.  

Meanwhile, save up for a down payment.  When a great deal comes along, you'll be ready -- smart and capable of closing.

Best of luck,

Rick