Stephanie from Ashland, Kentucky

[Stephanie Cordle]

Hi everyone! I am Stephanie Cordle; wife, mother of 4 and a small business owner (toy store). I have always had an interest in real estate but I've never really had the guts to just jump in. After reading some articles on here (which I tripped over during a google search), I think I may be in a stall pattern. I think I have the system of analyzing down, but that's where it stops. I have managed to get up the nerve to go look at a few houses, but I am so nervous about taking that next step, even when the numbers make sense, I freeze. My long term goal is to invest in local property (mainly residential rentals) to have enough monthly income so that my husband can quit his job and we can enjoy this journey we call life. (He doesn't hate his job, but works crazy swing shifts and it is difficult for us to have anytime as a family.) So, this is me in a nutshell. Any advise, comments, etc is VERY welcome!!! LOL

[Joel Owens]

THINK about how you want to be involved in real estate. Currently you have a toy store business. If you enjoy that you can still invest in real estate but have to think about how real estate investing will affect (time wise) your divided interests.