I have been in manufacturing for almost thirty years and I feel I need to make a move toward financial independence. 

I don’t know your financial situation or how much you earn a year – but may I assume that an extra $10,000 per month on a continuous basis would free you from your slave wage job and give you the courage to do real estate full time?

But not sure of their exact financial situation, because they didn't feel comfortable sharing any more details than what I have.

I always go to view the properties and meet with the property owner or person handling all paperwork and financial responsibilities on that particular property. 

My biggest question/concern is how someone as young as me, with zero assets or no money to invest with, can get started in flipping.

In time, you may find your best deals come from properties where previous investors paid way too much and failed.PS:  It's a personal crusade of mine, but don't feel like you have to pay percentage-based fees for work that bears zero correlation with asset value.  

The #'s still work if i can get it filled, but there would now be time and $ hurdles to clear before getting back to the financials I thought I'd be stepping in with.Now that the situation has changed, am I still obligated to go through with things or forfeit my earnest money?

I'm a 26 y/o professional and looking for both financial stability in the long-run, as well as supplemental income in the short-run.

We are looking at building a new team as we need to get our business back in order so we can better protect our assets here in the States and also lower our taxes as we have not focused on this aspect having lives and worked primarily overseas.

I am very new to this, hoping to gather a great education in order to set a path for more financial freedom for my family.