I recently self-published my first novel back in May, and the entire process of being a self-starting entrepreneur has lit a serious fire in me.

I aspire to attain a point where I have enough passive income, along with my day job, to live comfortably without worrying about eating, taking a trip, or pursuing hobbies.Look forward to tackling this challenge.- Mike B

P.S. agents would rather sell because they aren't entrepreneurs by nature (although they will staunchly defend themselves as such since they "own their own business" as an agent).

I recommend you join the local Real Estate Investors Associations (REIA) to be around like-minded individualsFor real estate investors in Oklahoma City, we have:1st Thursday of every month www.mpreia.com 2nd Thursday of every month www.okcreia.comFor entrepreneurship & business in Oklahoma City, we have:2nd Wednesday of every month "Coffee with Entrepreneurs" www.okceg.com4th Thursday of every month www.OKCEntrepreneurGroup.comI am a local real estate mentor and business coach so if you ever need guidance and accountability I might be a resource to you.Enjoy the day,Ron HarrisThe Renascent Entrepreneur

I am an aspiring investor based in the SW Florida area (Cape Coral to Naples).

The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) and federal Entrepreneur (EN) Program to attract high net worth individuals was eliminated due to the limited economic benefit of the program.Here are some numbers for immigration for 2013:Economic Class Immigrants (skilled workers as well as spouses & dependents) - 148,181Family Class Immigrants - 81,831Refugees - 24,049Other - 4,892Total: 258,953I saw a chart somewhere recently showing that of the approximately 250,000 immigrants admitted, almost 100,000 were university educated.

I still want to be able to live comfortably as a teacher and an entrepreneur.

I am currently a renter looking to buy my first primary residence; and of course, as an aspiring investor, plan to house hack instead of purchasing a conventional single family home.

I am a aspiring Entrepreneur looking to establish financial independence and freedom through investing in Real Estate.

Maybe it would be helpful to create a database of names and emails of such unscrupulous people who are praying and trying to scam RE entrepreneurs.