Hello, my name is Craig. I am trying to take my interest to the next level by creating an account here on biggerpockets.com, and dedicating my free-time to learning as much as I possibly can about real estate investing.

Right now, I am north of Columbus Ohio, just recently separated from the armed forces, lived it and loved it and would do it again in a heart-beat.

I did a fair amount of reading my last several months in the service, as well as the short time I have been out of the service. And I am trying to learn more about an entry point, or starting level in real estate, rental properties and the like.

I did work briefly as a sales-man in El Paso Texas, long enough to learn the basics of salesmanship, and decided not to go all in on memorizing the specifications on the products I was supposed to be selling, and rehearsing the companies sales pitch for door-to-door sales, or telemarketing.

The problem I am having isn't so much a business plan/game plan, as it is initial financing to get the ball rolling. I've been out of the service for just shy of a year now, and have learned to survive on the minimal, and by minimal I mean even less than what most would consider the bear essentials. This having been said, I am beyond just confident that I can swing what it takes for being a real estate investor.

My first goal I am trying to achieve is to find a Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex, and rent out the other area's. I am skilled, ready, willing, and able to maintain any appliances that would come with the property. I've also already written lease agreements as a guideline for the specifics of my goals, and already it's appearing to be a flawless plan! Listening to both cynic's and fanatics, I've found I am a healthy median somewhere between the two. Though I do believe there's more to be learned from a fanatic than a cynic.

Anyhow, this is my introduction, never done this before so I apologize if it's less than adequate.

I will be checking out alot of the forums here, and I am looking forward to hearing insight and feedback from everybody.

Thanks!
Craig.