It doesn't matter when you start the race as long as you finish the race.

While my initial goal was to find a way out of the 9 to 5 rat race and continue supporting my family, an equally important objective was to demonstrate to my children that it's possible to earn a living by adding value and serving the community.I attended college in Baltimore over 30 years ago, and now my son is attending college there.

As 88% of all households still want to own a home, as they do, they are pumping millions into the retail sector, as they purchase furniture, lawn mowers, trash cans, dishes, etc. to outfit and maintain their homes.As someone in the trenches daily, I can tell you that the market still feels healthy to me.

My husband works 80 hours a week and  I work 40 hours per week to make our business work and we need to get out of this rat race!

Race has never been an issue for me. 

I'm off to the races!

I used to be a corporate person, just like you, so I understand your desire to get out of that rat race.

My breathing intensified and my heart raced and my eyes bulged out of my face. 

AlexBare with my spelling an grammar my wife was not around to clean up my post.I work better with a chain saw, Lawn mower, or  a tractor  then I do with a key board.

I come to biggerpockets as a member seeking mentorship as well as lifelong friends in all areas of real estate investing who would like to join me on the path of financial freedom and an escape from the dreaded rat race.