All Forum Posts by: Clarke Cuthbert

Thank you! I will definitely get started on those books and find local REIA clubs. When you say that you can control property without owning it, are you referring to property management, or the ability make deals without my own money to invest?

 Hello, and thank you to everyone who is a part of this site!  I am a 25 year old newbie in Los Angeles (from Chicago) and have become passionate about the idea of owning real estate.  I want financial freedom and prosperity, allowing me to live exactly how I want along with those I love.  I want the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others who are less fortunate than me, and I want to provide quality living situations for good people and their pets.

  I am truly excited for the opportunities to continue learning, meet successful investors, and eventually begin buying real estate.  I do not have any real experience and my knowledge is limited to about a month of reading and videos/podcasts.  I'm prepared to make sacrifices and take risks in order to put myself in a position to succeed.  Unfortunately my credit is poor and I don't have any money to invest.  I am in the process of improving this situation and understand that it will take time to build a network and enough experience to start doing deals.  Right now my main objective is to learn every single thing that I can about what it takes to become a buy and hold investor.  I do not expect something for nothing and am prepared to do whatever I can to add value to the businesses of those who I hope to learn from.  I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to read this post, and am open to any and all advice, information, and opportunities to learn by helping others.