Newb from Fort Worth, Texas

[Ethan Stone]

My name is Ethan Stone and I am licensed real estate agent in Texas. I got my license in September of 2016 and I would say I have had relatively good success in my first half year. Throughout the process of growing my personal real estate business, I've realized there are many more ways to make money via real estate than just being an agent. It's not a bad way to make money in real estate, but it is definitely limiting in many ways if it is the ONLY way I am making money in real estate. So here I am on BP reading forums, blog posts, success stories, etc., and I know that there is financial freedom staring me in the face via real estate.  

My new goal as a 27 year old is to retire by 40, or at least be in a position to decide to not work on new projects for a stretch of six months to a year by that age. I appreciate any and all questions, comments, suggestions, etc.! Glad to be a part of this community, and I fully intend to be here often to engage and learn (something I tend to be lazy at, so I am hoping this community will set a fire down in my soul, just like Jesus Christ does for my life). 

P.S. I owe my knowledge of this site to my mentor, Josh Rogers - a swell guy who has made great life choices with regards to real estate and business in general.

Best to all,

Ethan Stone

[Richard Wormwood]

A fellow newbie here, so I say welcome!

There's a myriad of benefits you can gain from real estate and investing. If you enjoy the work and set your own schedule... you're never really working and thusly, never need to retire.

What are your goals for the next year? five? 15?

You say retire by 40, and do what?