I am relatively "green" to the industry but am fortunately to have a strong support system in the wings.I'm looking to build my own reputation and i'm happy to have found an ideal forum to share my encounters as I am sure I am in for an adventure.So quick, any words of advice for a young professional getting started?

I feel very fortunate, truthfully, to have found this site and all the really great people always willing to help teach others.

Fortunately for me I'm working full-time for this investor which significantly reduces any risk.

Patrick D.thank you for the follow up sir - truth be told, getting a loan was something I was considering, but no it wasn't something I had my mind set on and needed validation for - I can understand though why it may have seemed that way, but honestly, im still trying to weigh my options and determine whats bestI completely understand what you're saying about the field of being an agent is very difficult, especially in the beginning, and thankfully I've been fortunate to have the support/encouragement of my friends, family and the wonderful community here on BPit sounds cliche, but I sincerely do value all these responses and perspectives from all different types of people on here - you're words are much appreciated and will most definitely be taken into serious considerationas I said before, im still undecided in regards to method of paying for initial expenses, but im confident that ill be able to figure it out, especially now that I have the opinions and perspectives of all you guys on here.

I live in Colorado, Colorado Springs and would like to sit down with someone rather than REI web tools.I hear great things on Fortune Builders if you have any input on REI of Fortune Builders please let me know.

Hamilton is a predominately blue collar city whose fortunes - and yours - are tied to the steel industry.

You don't need to spend a fortune to get this look.

Yes, it does seem like a leaky umbrella @Jean Bolger .It was a large sum umbrella policy to allegedly protect me against such claims..among others.We had a dog bite incident in the early 1980s that made it all the way to the Texas Supreme Court, I believe --and it was fortunate that we had insurance back then.

I feel fortunate that I stumbled across it!

Fortunately the parts were covered, (5 year warranty).