As I've been lurking the forums for nearly a year and listening to the podcasts religiously, I figured it was time to make an introduction.  

Welcome to BPDig in and get ready to be awakened!

My wife is the one that watches the show near-religiously.

You need to start from somewhere - have some capital, have lots of time and a will to hustle, have the right tools to know how to put deals together (read BP religiously!)

That actually "awakened a giant" so to speak, as I had read Rich Dad Poor Dad when I was 19!!

Took me years of saving and cutting back on a lot of luxuries like not having a cell phones for 5 years and eating peanut butter jelly sandwiches religiously everyday to save on lunch cost.

I’ve been listening to the podcasts religiously at work and think it is time to just “jump in” as they say.

@Aaron NelsonYou've asked a question which has almost religious responses here on BP ;-)As you acknowledged, local electricity and water rates will impact how well your coin-op laundry does.  

I own a mixed use building with three (2) bedroom apartments and a store front commercial unit that is currently leased as a TAW to a religious group.  

BUT make sure you buy the right property - do this buy either religiously  listening to the BP podcast or get the book on investing in rental properties from Brandon Turner..not a plug its just awesome information!