Hello all,

First, I would like to say thank you for taking the time to read this message. My name is Rodney, and I am currently in the military at the age of 46. I am set to retire next year, and one of my dreams and goals is to become a real estate investor. After researching and learning about real estate investing, I became convinced that it is the path to the way of life I want. I started listening to BP (BiggerPockets) and became obsessed with beginning the process of getting my first rental property to start my journey towards financial independence. So, I decided to become a member and later a Pro member. Eventually, I enrolled in this winter's rookie Bootcamp, where I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and tools to help me on my journey. However, like almost every story, there's a "but," and mine is that I have a foreclosure on my record. Until recently, I imagined that I would search, analyze, and negotiate for a property to purchase. However, with my disappointment due to the foreclosure, I'm at a loss on how to navigate. As far as I know, the bank reclaimed the property located in upstate New York, and I haven't lived there for over ten years. The deed to the house is with my ex-wife, and we do not communicate at all. I can’t imagine where the deed is located in case I needed it. I just want the house situation resolved and gone. I greatly appreciate any and all advice. Thank you again, and have a blessed day.