New guy who travels a lot. (Currently OKC) Guidance welcomed...

[Tim Cooper]

Hello to everybody on BP.

Long time lurker, first time poster here. Like countless people I've seen here at BP, I am tired of sitting on the sidelines and ready to TAKE ACTION. The motivation you receive from reading success stories is absolutely mind blowing!!!

A bit about myself: I turn 26 on 9/8. I'm single with no kids, and I currently work as a leasing/marketing consultant (mainly for apartments). With this particular job I travel every 2 months. I am currently in Oklahoma City and will be here until the end of October. I semi-enjoy the job but at the end of the day... it is still a 9-5 and that is not what I have ever wanted. Not to mention I don't make too much money. :(

With the temporary nature of this job, I'm wondering what the best course of action is for me to get started. I realize that any form of real estate acquisition is usually not a quick process. However, being this new into the industry, I'd rather not deal with long-distance ANYTHING. I guess my question would be what would one recommend in my position? Or is there anyone out there in a similar position? 

I would much rather succeed as a real estate investor than what I am currently doing, and I would quit tomorrow if the right opportunity came along. My main reasoning for wanting to be a real estate investor is the freedom, and the earning potential being uncapped. I don't expect or need to be rich, especially early on. 

I plan on going to the OK REIA on the 10th and hopefully making some connections. I read up on BP nearly every day, and I figured it was time to actually start posting. Sheeeeeesh I wrote a lot, but thanks for reading! Also thanks in advance for those who take time to reply.

-Tim Cooper