Here is my advice on the best way for you to invest:Start your investing career now.

I've long been interested in RE, and am considering RE entrepreneurship/landlording or another RE-related career (agent, inspector) as a follow-on in a few years whenever I move on from active duty.

I'm a newly minted agent myself and the feeling is a mix of accomplishment and anxiety as I start to implement a lead generation model.I would suggest interviewing multiple brokerages and keep in mind that you are the one evaluating the agency every bit as much as they are evaluating you (read: don't approach it as a job interview where the focus is on selling yourself to an employer).Also, if you're like me, my goal is to become an investor and not just a career agent, so the resources the brokerage can provide you in terms of education, training, mentorship, etc. are more important than a large commission split.

Kelly,There is a wealth of knowledge on this website and it is the best place to meet like - minded people and get started out with your new investing career!

Where the models have the most trouble is with home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), as that loan could be open and have a zero balance, or the borrower could have used the entire line.Overall estimated equity is a great tool for narrowing the field to properties that are likely underwater, owned free and clear, fully encumbered, etc, around which many real estate investing strategies, including most creative financing strategies are based.

I'm still trying to recover from a "rough patch" in my career path and looking to transition eventually to R.E. full time.My wife and I have 3 dogs one of which is in my profile pick: "Say hi, Ta'ko!"

I am currently transitioning from the United States Marine Corps after 13 years and am looking to take my career in a different direction.

Needless to say, I ran out of there so fast...but, at least I got a free sandwich, apple, chips, and drink...lol.Do not do it...do not pay for resources and education in this field; get your money back if you can...BP is the way to go as a guide.

HelloChanging careers and becoming a full time investor and social entrepreneur.

Joe - begin where you are.If you are unprepared or unwilling to pay for data in a format that's more user-friendly, dissect each field, one at a time, to break down its meaning or relevance to what you're looking for.