New member with a 5 year goal

[Theresa White]

Hi!  I'm excited to join this incredible community. I've long been interested in real estate investing and am facing a big life milestone in less than 6 years. Before that milestone I hope to have replaced 25% of my current income with monthly rental cash flow, and within a couple years after that, 50%. I have two kids, a wonderful hubby, a great career with the US Air Force, a rental property in Colorado Springs, my primary "forever home" in Ohio, and a second home in Michigan. I'm mentally ready to buy intentional investment properties and will be financially ready in 12-15 months.  In the meantime I am going to learn everything I can from the great folks in this BiggerPockets community!  

[Jay J.]

Welcome. Good to see another member from Ohio !!You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!! This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!