Im not rich and a few of the deals i tried hurt me more than they helped me. but i was able to get my foot in the door and start building very quickly.

My interest in real estate investing stems from the books like Rich Dad Poor Dad as my goal in life is to be financially free.

There are many REIA-type clubs in Houston, but the organization that is associated with the National REIA is the RICH (Realty Investment Club of Houston) Club.

Plus it takes time, education, and hard work to be a successful agent and that wouldn't fit the gurus "get rich quick with none of your own  money " programs.

For me, it has been the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series (and from watching my own dad's mixed-bag experiences with real estate).

I'm sure some of you will get rich faster than I do, and that's fine.  

I'm going to start reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.  

Mine seems to be the safe. all too often I bend over for tenants only to be taken advantage all. they all seem to feel that "oh you're a landlord you're rich" when I send late notices or complain when rent isn't paid on time.

The project is building a strip shopping center, with mainly fast food tenancies.

I realize I want to be very rich at a young age.