Young Newbie (15) From Falls Church, VA.

[John E.]

Hey Guys and Gals! My names John and Although I'm only 15 I'm aspiring to be a real estate investor. My hope is that if I start at 18 and stay at it I can create passive income from my investments and retire early. My interest and subsequent commitment to learning about real estate started when I got my hands on Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

So I'm really looking for advice from anybody that's willing to give some.

So.... What books should I read? What do you think of Rich Dad Poor Dad and Mr. Kiyosaki? What posts do you recommend on this site? Is RE investing as simple as it seems? How many properties do you own? Do you use legal entities and trusts? How did you get started?

I want your insight, stories, experiences, and words of wisdom. Just lay it all out there and include your contact info.

It's great to start networking at a young age. Thanks in advance!!!!

[Bobby Beard]

Wow wish I had started to think the way you do at 15! You keep the dream alive until your 18+ and keep reading and studying till then and you retire young and rich. Give up the video games and start saving your money now! Try to find a maintenance company or rehab company to put you to work part time to learn how houses are built and repaired. Save that money! You will be just fine by the time your 18 if you keep at it! Good luck!