Complete Newbie from Navarre, Florida

[Dan Fields]

Hello,

My name is Dan and I'm completely new to real estate. I'm 36 and I've been in the Air Force for the past 12 years. I have an amazing wife and five beautiful children ranging in age from 6 to 13. I haven't been investing any of my money over the course of my life and I'll be ready to retire from active duty in 8 years. My sister and husband own a few rentals in the Atlanta area and, although they are trying to talk me out of it, I've decided I want to get into the industry and try to get to the point where I can earn as much as I am now by the time I can retire in 8 years.

As far as real estate education goes I've only just begun. I've read a few books from Robert Kiyosaki and I've been reading different posts and blogs on BP for a couple weeks now. I'd say all in all I'm pretty confused at this point, but I hope the longer I read and stay active trying to learn it'll start to fall into place.

I was originally interested in buy and hold as rental properties, but after reading posts on here I've realized there are alot more ways to be in the business than just owning rental property. At this point I really don't know where to start or how to choose which strategy to focus on. I'll just keep reading and studying until I can get some cash saved up and go from there.

Well, I hope in about 5-8 years from now I'll be successful and have met a bunch of new friends here on BP. Thanks.