To start or not to start? That is my question.

[Michael Owens]

So I have just recently became interested in real estate.  I just turned 32 and do not really see the future that I wanted for my family forming.  I am currently stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.  I know probably not the best place to start in real estate but if there is work to be found here I will do my darndest to find it.  None the less with the military going back and forth with my future I am questioning if staying in for retirement is the answer.  So with that said. I am interested in wholesaling for the same reason as everyone else I assume.  It doesn't take a ton of money to start.  My first main question is should I start looking for investment property before I know any investors.  I just don't want to get ahead and get stuck giving my geographical location.  Thanks in advance for any advice and am looking forward to being involved with like minded people. Thanks

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

Welcome to Biggerpockets!

My husband is active duty Navy. We are buy and hold investors. We got started by buying pure investment and turning them into rentals when we moved out. As we were able to save up more cash we than invested in pure rentals. Our goal is to use real estate to take our destiny into our own hands by funding a "Secondary" retirement fund. While I cannot speak to wholesaling. You have found a great resource and website.

Another great "source" is peoples personal blogs and website found in their signature. I personally discuss investing in real estate though a transient career, self managing long distance, turning personals into rentals, etc. I look forward to seeing you around.