New and hungry (for knowledge) member here!

[Francesco Barbati]

Hello Everybody!

My name is Francesco. I moved to South Florida 2 years ago from Rome (born and raised). I am a photographer and full-time photoshop retoucher. The reason why I am in Florida is the same reason why I am on BiggerPockets. My daughter. She will be 1 year old in 3 weeks. As a fairly new parent I was thinking, how is my wife going to support her and my daughter is something happen to me. And what about my daugther if something happends to both her parents. 

I read a lot and a month ago I steppend into "Rich Dad Poor Dad" book. Was inspiring and eye opening. It revolutionized my way of thinking about money and income and the snowball effect has taken place right after! I need to create passive income and wealth for my family

I recently discover this website browsing YouTube looking for "real estate investment tutorials and advices", and I have to say WOW! I love the podcast, I am catching up with the 200 episodes (congrats btw) and the quick advice also, listening to 2 to 3 each day, while keeping my cashflow working a 9-5 job. Saving up to invest when financially and mentally ready, but the more I dig into the real estate world and the more I get overwhelmed! I like challenges and it is exciting!

Every day I tell myself: "Ok, tomorrow I'll buy the first house!"

Fortunately I have a plan and self control, helping me to stick to it!

It is hard to start with not much money, but I won't give up! Me and my wife are literally eating only rice, beans, frozen fruit from Costco, apples and bananas and saving every single penny we can to be ready.

I am very motivated and I hope to meet real people do want I want to achieve and I can help them out while learning. I live in Boca Raton (1 hour north of Miami) and happy to connect with anyone.

Wish the best to everybody! :D