I am very new to this, but want to educate myself on the knowledge i need to be able to pull the trigger on my dream of being in real estate investing and residential redevelopment company for my community.

Plus, the local REIA is a wealth of in-depth knowledge of local cities, markets, rental rates, etc.I always remind our REIA members that successful investing (including finding your dream vacation/rental home) always comes down to three main things:1) knowing what you want,2) having a great reason for wanting it,3) and then letting everyone know both of those!

Incredible resource of information and people.I have been dreaming about real estate for some time now.  

On my way to making my REI dreams come true. 

Although my day time passion is helping people as Community Social Worker, I spend majority of my free time learning dreaming about becoming a successful Real Estate Investor.

Thank you for your help already those I have contacted and also "big brother" BP's David lol for your encouragement to introduce myself though I'm more of a small pocket investor with big dream :) Anyone investor/realtor has rental prop in West Gary, Indiana  want to here your feedback on sec 8 rental turnover in the area.

When there is someone who doesn't know beans about what they dreamed up, claiming they are doing something plain idiotic and then other newbies who know nothing then start saying great idea, what in the ever lovin h3l; do you think other readers think?

@Katherine Earle,Anyone who envies your courage or doubts their own ability will "push your buttons" to turn you off from your dreams.

My long term goal is to flip homes (3-4) per month making me passive income to support my family then giving me lecture time to pursue additional entrepreneur dreams.

Well, do you think you can do just anything your little head can dream up in a financing contract?