My name is Willie Francis and I'm  a newbie to real estate investing, I’m working a full time job for the Railroad looking for financial freedom thru RE my goals are investing in Rental Property in the Houston area.

You will need a personal financial statement and provide two years of your personal tax returns.

*I am not a financial professional. 

I was even just listening to some of the first podcasts today -i think it was show 11 or 12 or so  - on private funding through seller financing and how they highly recommended not even approaching the subject of financials until they had met and talked at least 3-4 times prior. 

I’m currently working on improving my financial position as to be ready to purchase a small multifamily property.

I have always believed in the power of real estate as a means to financial freedom (my dad bought me Rich Dad Poor Dad when I was a kid).

You'll only see depreciation on your financial statements and your tax returns. 

I don't know what your financial situation is but early on after 5 properties (my primary plus 4 rentals) I hit a wall in qualifying. 

There is a BP podcast where Brad Dantonio talks about his financial independence while owning only 5 units!

I have 2 and 1/2 years left on my Army contract and my goal is to be financially free through passive income by the time that contract ends.