New investor from Louisiana

[Brandon Howard]

My name is Brandon Howard.  i am currently living in south Louisiana.  I am a shift worker for a local plant and have a few co-workers who have invested in small rental homes as part of their retirement plan.  I thought this might be a great idea since I'm only 32 and have a long time until retirement.  I would like to own maybe 5 or 6 duplexes and multiplexes by the time i am 55.  Not enough to retire off of, but enough to supplement my retirement income. 

i am on BP to gain knowledge and connections in the real estate community for my area and maybe beyond.