A Lil' Background

Why does someone choose real estate investing? For me it's both a passion and a creative outlet. I love taking something old and making it new. My dad has always been a builder. He build a huge two story addition to our home. Sheds, dog houses, and bunkbeds were also built. He's an electrician by trade and a jack of all the others. Around 2003-04, I was bit hard by the real estate bug. More like a real estate alligator. I've been hooked ever since. I read about 5 books on investing when my interest first began. The one book that cleaned the dirt and grime from my eyes however was "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". Man I wish someone had given me this book when I was 10. It was such an alternative way of thinking. I was raised to work hard and you will be recognized and rewarded. I've always praised myself for my strong work ethic. My whole family is this way. My mom moves 100 miles a minute when she's working, it's draining at times. But, my parents have given me my work ethic. I thank them for raising me to be a good servant and for teaching me the value of what's important in life. If I can emulate a quarter of what they have created I will be a lucky and successful man. I believe I am making them proud with the path I am currently on. I have a good career, a strong marriage, and a balanced life.
In reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad, my eyes were opened. I've learned to evaluate my life worth, not my net worth. I know I cannot take money or material things with me when I die. I can leave behind a legacy and memories to those I interacted with. Real Estate Investing is my vehicle to help me in what I seek. My current jay-oh-bee has a finite number of dollars I can earn yearly. If I want more money it's there by way of overtime. For that I'm very fortunate. However, when evalutating my life worth, overtime only gets in the way. It's a liability, not an asset. I chose Real Estate Investing because I'm passionate towards it. It is a great fit for who I am. I don't need to change my personality or retrain myself to be successful. I need to focus and perservere and I know it will happen. My life worth will fill the mountains of the earth. I will succeed.