First, we need to fix up our current home, so in the meantime, I will be on here reading all the blogs and posts, asking questions and learning whatever I can, so we can be as prepared as we can to move forward within the next year.

@Steffanie HensleyWelcome to BP and congratulations on getting your license.Have you read Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller?  

I been reading and listening to BP for a little bit so I thought it wouldn't hurt to introduce myself. 

But I wouldn't use Fundrise as an example.If you read the prospectus on that Fundrise REIT, you'll see that the actual investments in it are not actually paying you 11%.

I'm looking forward to reading the forums, learning and meeting others who're getting started! 

So the question I have for the minds in this thread: why haven't we read about a lot of these 10 year i/o, 20 year amortization, ARMs blowing up in people's faces, leading to foreclosure?

Right now im researching it by reading book, podcasts, reading forums on BP, and going to meetings here in LR, Arkansas.

Also, if you have any suggestions that are must read material to educate myself in real estate investing, I'd really appreciate hearing what those are.

I've listening to podcasts and reading books now I'm ready to take action So any advice or tips definitely welcome!!

I fear if he does not get some honest feedback and help this person will lose if not all but the majority of his investment..