How can I get started in real easte

[Felicia Gossett]

I am a 27 year old mother to 2 girls a 9 year old and a one year old. I am currently working as a nurse and although I do enjoy my job it isn't what I want to do forever. I have always been interested in real estate but I have never figured out how to get started. I would like to buy houses and rent them out... I think. I say I think because I'm not sure what the best route is to take in real esate. I want to work for my self have my own "business" control my own hours. I don't mind putting time and effort into it I just want more time with my kids, I want to be with them on holidays and to put them to bed every night and attend all the sports. I also want to be wealthy or very comfortable in life and be able to give my girls a great start in life as well. I feel like real estate is the path for me, I just need so guidance. I do already have a mortgage on my own home that I got when I turned 22 but still owe about $80,000. My credit is decent but I think I have more debit than credit. I am super willing to try what ever will get me to where I need to be I just need the right people to talk and that is what has landed me here. Thanks, I know the post was kind of long.