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New member here from Tampa, FL
wow! I am so happy i found you all. not very often do you find a community with so many humble people. people who have found success and who are willing to share their knowledge. thank you all in advance for that! My name is Chris Bossio and i am 24 years old. I currently own and cut hair at a barbershop in Tampa, FL. I am a family man with one little boy who takes after his handsome father! My beautiful wife is as of now(10/2/13) pregnant with my baby girl, who is due in Feb. I always told myself i wanted to be there for my family every step of the way. I know I need financial freedom in order to do this. I have wanted to invest in real estate since my college days. I have attended many REIA meetings trying to learn. I have also read many books on the subject, but fear, lack of money,and experience always stopped me from jumping in. I just dont know where to even begin. Im without a doubt the only person in a huge Hispanic family that has even thought about investing. I want to surround myself with people who want this as much as I do. So today begins my journey. wish me luck!!