I'm not necessarily trying to get rich off real estate, I just want to buy old crappy places make them look nice then either rent or sell them to make some side money. 

Real estate investing started for me in the middle of the South Pacific digging for precious minerals on the sea floor, we had several months offshore and I had picked up a copy of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” at the airport in Australia, I had also picked up a Men’s Health.

Like so many here, I got into RE investing after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad.I live and invest in the greater Seattle area.I practice two strategies Wholetaling and Long Term Buy and Hold.I am always on the lookout for opportunities and knowledge.If you have a property in distressed condition or have a triplex or fourplex please send me a message.I am super excited about the community we have here.Alex

Primary reason for joining BP is to gain the much needed advice and real world experience that is so richly presented here.  

No matter how good your credit becomes, if you do not have a down payment you cannot do much at all.Parents and other relatives (like rich granny) are great sources of capital and partnerships.

The individuals don't get vouchers but they get SSI disability, EBT (food stamps) and other assistance for housing and utility costs. 

And reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and many other ebooks on investing!

Rich Dad Poor DadRich Dads Cash Flow QuadrantRich Dads Increase your financial IQThe Real Book of Real EstateThe ABC’s of RE InvestingThe ABC’s of PMRich Dad RE Tax AdvantagesThe 10X RuleThe E-MythThe 4 Hour Work WeekBiggerPocketsPodCast -I hear #136 is exceptional!

Just food for thought.

I was only in the kitchen, but there was food everywhere and the place was completely disgusting.