I work part-time for a real estate company (Nomadic Real Estate) as a leasing agent and I just passed my VA salesperson exam so I hope to sell real estate in Virginia within the next couple of weeks.Within the next 4 years, I would like to generate enough passive income so that I can save for my future family.The ultimate goal is to generate enough money to be able to start and sustain a social entrepreneurship business to help schools in West Africa.On Bigger Pockets, it would be great if I could network with like-minded individuals.Francis

Hi Jeannie,While I haven't personally sold a house by owner (I will someday), I have helped a couple of people do it.

I currently have a rental there and am developing/selling a couple lots with my dad.

I am 23 years old when I stepped in RE I knew I had only one shot at building my personal brand and one thing the owner of Bolthouse Homes John Mathewson always told me was to find how I was going to bring value.

Hello ive been investing for a couple months now and have acquired 4 rental units and honestly i think if your looking for the best route to go for the financial freedom it would be that.

A follow up to the second question, I was thinking blank envelopes but it sounds like you are branding your envelopes with some form of print and then using a different source to actually label them with individual lead information prior to mailing.  

As it happens, I inspected a house on Van Vlissingen a couple of weeks ago for an out-of-town investor.

We know a married couple who recently bought a 3 flat literally on the next street over of us who've not gone about it the right way and so far things are not going well for them.  

If yes, I have a couple contacts for you.  

I was born and raised in Dallas Texas and have a couple of friends that have not been in the real estate business.