New Member- NC Newbie!

[Silvana Vaca]

Hello BiggerPockets members. First of all I want to thank the creators and members of this site! You all have given me sooo much useful info. My name is Silvana, I live in NC near the Greensboro area. I found this site by watching tons and tons of YouTube tutorials and reviews on real state investing, flipping homes, short term rentals etc. I want to be honest and perhaps a little too personal here. I am mom, a student, a wife. I currently have a good job, decent income, and a very short commute. Over the past few years I have held almost every job possible. I keep trying to find that perfect job that will satisfy my goals. However, I keep coming back to the same idea that runs in my head over and over again.  To have that financial freedom, creativity freedom and control. One thing I know: I am not meant to stay behind a desk or in one place!. Perhaps, some may not agree with me and think i am ungrateful for I have. But, there is a whole world of possibilities out there and I am here to go after them.  My father and I have worked in several homes, renovations to be specific. I know we have the will, I know I have the energy and desire to accomplish these goals. I want to focus in flipping homes or Short Term Rentals. I know I must start slow and get experience, perhaps, start of locally. I really would like to try something outside the NC market. However, I always come to feel intimidated by one way or another and feel like I just need that extra push. I would like to know more about other stories. Perhaps, there are others out there with terrible situations that still made that jump and became successful. How did you do it? Any of you out there with advice for an inexperienced newbie like myself? What are is your opinion about the NC market? Any recommendations on what niche to start of first?