Regardless of your ambitions whether it be wholesaler, investor, flipper....an education is required. 

I have a lot of drive and ambition now just need direction!

It's definitely a good niche for an experienced investor with long term ambitions. 

About me, I am an advertising copywriter by trade, real estate investor by ambition.

After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, I am eager to discover the many ways to invest and becoming financially free via real estate.My goals are:Discover the many ways to invest in real estateLearn the tax advantages/pros & cons of eachNetwork with professionals in the industry Take action The path ahead is long and bumpy but with my interest and ambition, I am confident I can make my first investment in the next couple of years.With this being said to all the gurus on the site, does anyone have any recommendations on where I should start?  

Then while having the safety net of the 9-5 job pursue your Real estate ambitions. 

You are not alone in your real estate ambition.

You are not alone in your real estate ambition.

I hope bigger pockets can help me find my niche in real estate and the right investment strategies as an individual with currently relatively small savings, but big ambitions. 

Congratulations and I wish you nothing but success.You are not alone in your real estate ambition.