But I started listening to the BiggerPockets podcast and it kind of sparked something in me that I never knew was there, that's one of my reason changed and instead of only wanting the passive income I also started to want to make a name for myself and have something that I could pass down to my kids one day. this community of people is unlike anything I've ever seen so big shout-out to the people from BiggerPockets. the amount of information that I have gained from not only listening to the podcast but reading the forms as well gave me a ton more confidence and information that I think I would've had if I had not found this community. my goal is that in five years time I have enough investment properties to be able to stop working the current full-time job I am at now and move fully to real estate.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.Few things sparked this question, some might be irreverent, still learning the basics.1.

This has sparked some very solid discussion that hopefully proves worthwhile for the OP.

Recapture that private spark?

What sparked my interest in REI was reading Robert Kiyosaki books a few months ago, which led me to seek more knowledge/education on the industry.

My interest sparked more and I decided to download the Bigger Pockets Beginner's Guide.

Hey Bigger Pockets, I found the site from the podcast. Which I enjoy listening to for tips and inspiration and reminders of stuff I know but often forget. I got into real estate in 2010 as an agent.  I am still an age...

One day, there was a spark of inspiration and interests in the real estate industry when I read Rich Dad Poor Dad on how an inexperienced man flipped his life from rags to riches by flipping foreclosed houses.

Recently short sales have sparked my interest and right now I am in the information gathering stage of my endeavors.

This has sparked my interest because as you can imagine the money stretches further than it does in CA.