New to real estate - From Long Island, New York

[Eric Telese]

Hey everyone. My name is Eric (23 years old) and I am from Long Island, New York. I am very new to real estate but have had deep interest in it for the last few years. I currently do  not have any real estate investments but wish to begin investing within the next year!

I am currently a server at a local restaurant, and have been in the restaurant business since I began my first job at 14 years old. Ever since, I have been a motivated and hard worker at each establishment I've worked in. I was recently asked to be a manager of a new restaurant that my current boss is opening soon, and am excited to begin a new position. I am also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). I trained clients of all ages at a local gym for approximately five years.

I have always had interest in real estate, houses, and fixing things up. I would like to make a good income from real estate, but do not know exactly where to begin. I am not sure yet if I am interested in becoming an agent, but have been thinking of going that route to get  my foot in the door. I would like to make real estate a big part of my income and possibly my primary source within the next five years!

I am excited to dig through BiggerPockets and continue to communicate with the members on the forums. I am always looking to learn new things and am anxious to begin expanding my knowledge across all boards of real estate.