I love the idea of financial freedom and knowing that, through real estate, I can help establish financial freedom for family for years to come.

REI was one of them but due to financial issues I had to postpone my dreams of investing in real estate, fast foward to now Im a local CDL truck driver and in a position where I can start planning again for the future to finally become a RE Investor.

One thing that I have found out that because I live in a community state (Texas) I was turned down on getting any financial aid from the SSA because in their opinion that my wife made too much money and so they turned me down even though I have been paying them taxes for years   I was 54 then and had been working since I was 14. 

I'm a retired Navy Officer and Iraq Vet looking for advice on which local CNY banks are the most motivated to work with somewhat blemished financial backgrounds. 

If you can work the numbers to where your cash flow is positive, with the built in conservative numbers, you are on the fast track to financial freedom.

It’s for those kids I have a stronger desire than ever for financial independence.

I went through a bit of a dry spell in the changeover and it wasn't easy financially but when it comes down to it EVERYTHING is difficult at first.........if you keep at it suddenly it's not. 

That's true, and that's why institutional lenders can lend you money at 4.5% or 5.5%.

I have been interested in real estate for many years now, I see it as a way to financial freedom.

As for being screwed because of tenants - That happens for sure but if that's whats going to deter you from becoming financially free then maybe Real Estate isn't for you.