Am I too late to game if I’d like to be retired by 55?

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Definitely don't start the LLC...it's way too early in the game.

To make matters worse, a friend of mine likes to annoy me with bird puns all day, but I soon realized that toucan play that game.

v=AFIxi7BiScIA video from DW TV about Wealth people and middle class - pay attention to the super wealth real estate investor, immediately I turn a fan of that "monster" .. watch the video.my name is Thiago Zanetti (TZ is fine since no american I met yet can say Thiago correctly :D )I have been listening to the podcasts daily, reading some books, doing some researches online.In 2000 something my father gave me Rich Dad Poor Dad, that consolidated my idea of starting a business.I own Fly Shop Brasil - Brazil's premier fly fishing shop.Ok, that's my introduction. 

I am new to the real estate game and this community, and frankly, about 3 months late with this post.

Youtube: "Multifamily Deal Analysis" - It will lead to videos with great visuals to get you started.

Or are we simply too late in the game?

My husband discovered the Morris investment you-tube videos and has been excited at the prospect of investing in a turnkey operation in Michigan.

I'm completely new to the game, so while I have been to a few REIA meetings in the past month or so, I don't have any connections currently that are GC or otherwise that I could "tap" to try to help me estimate repairs.