A large part of my life is doing the next right thing, but I still have to make money, and there is definitely money to be made here.

I'm sure plenty of you are familiar with this town since it is the home of the U of O Ducks football team.I have lived here my whole life after a short stent of being away when the economy tanked and jobs were almost non-existent.Since 2012 I have moved back here and started an air duct, chimney and dryer vent cleaning business.

I live in the Chicago area where I have lived for the majority of my life.

While there is a lot of great advice, help and encouragement on this site and in books, and courses; nothing will replace what you learn on the street.By getting out there, you learn your weaknesses, your strengths and what you really need to work on in your life in the real world!

I wish you all the best in your real estate journey and in life!

You may have to tighten your belt in some other areas of your life but soon you will quit burning $300 every month.

I was reading your blog as I said before, and I like it.You're very aware of humans' reactions, motivations, expectations, etc..

Im literally forced to use those funds for real estate or some other investments and it always tax free for life.

I love what I do - it's truly my calling in life.

@AliBoone I liked your article, you were very straight forward with the idea that people do it to sound cool, I think for the average starting investor, thats the primary reason.I've been in media sales and sales management my entire life, when you have a new sales person, they normally fall into or close to one of two catagories.1.