Feeling Like an Island

[Mark Ito]

I'd like to preface with an apology. This is half rant, half asking for advice. People always say to surround yourself with people who share your goals and visions, and those that are living the life you want. There are approximately 0  people in my circle that have the passion for real estate that I do. Co-workers, friends, family, not even my wife. I have looked for meet-ups in my area, and traveling/overnights are not really realistic for me. Aside from Bigger Pockets, I feel so alone. It is so incredibly disheartening to be so all-in, and then not being able to make any moves because your other half isn't comfortable with it. I've talked numbers, I've talked futures, I've talked about setting our children up for success, but it makes me want to give up. I won't of course, because most people here understand that the passion can't be quelled so easily. 

Has anybody faced a similar situation and overcame it? Anybody have any advice in general? Anything helps.

[Cory J Thornton]

@Mark Ito - 

- Would your wife be willing to read Rich Dad Poor Dad? Real estate investment is a mindset shift and this book seems to be the most successful gate way drug to nudge people in the right direction. 

- If you are financially in a position where you are ready to make a purchase, then start putting together your team and that team can help you build your first REI circle. Is there an investor friendly RE agent? Is there a good property management company? Start meeting with real estate professionals to find the team you will use when investing ... then be candid with them about wanting to learn and connect with other investors to see what introductions they can make.