Carthage, MO REI Learner

[Tim G.]

Good Afternoon Bigger Pockets. Im Tim and i've been lurking here for a few weeks.

Im from Carthage, Mo(about 13k pop.) which is situated between Joplin, MO(50k pop.) and Springfield, MO(160k pop.).

A little about myself: Im 27 and until a few months ago had never entertained the idea RE investing(or investing at all). An older gentlman at work suggested i read a book called Rich Dad/Poor Dad, and while i agree with what many poster here say about gurus, what i took from the book was a completly different way of thinking and looking at the world around me.

Ive seen my parents and my friends parents and many co workers struggle through the recent reccession, and thats why ive started reading and trying to learn. I dont want to end up like everyone else, struggling to survive at 50+ years old with nothing to sustain me when i retire. Im tired of struggling. Im not looking to get filthy rich, just comfortable.

Currently im layed off... as of 2 days ago, but i prefer to look at the silver lining. This gives me an opportunity to learn as much as I can through this site and anywhere else I can find useful info.

My biggest problem, i think, is that i have no knowledge of real estate outside of the house i bought when i was 21(and ooh boy did i make mistakes there), so im finding it difficult to find an actual begining(if that makes sence).

Sorry, didnt intend to write a book there, so ill just say this for now: Im actually a bit excited to finally signup here. Many of the posters seem to really care about helping and furthering someone elses knowledge and understanding about REI, and i hope to one day be able to use that knowledge for myself AND be able to become a useful addition to this community.