Starting from Here

I am new to real estate investing, other than my background in the mortgage industry prior to 2007, I do not have much experience. Due to the fact that lending guidelines have been revamped in recent years, I am not sure that my mortgage experience will prove very useful either. Nevertheless, I am on part 2 of the book "Be A Real Estate Millionaire" by Dean Graziosi and determined to learn how to be successful in this area. I am currently working for an employer and not happy with my job and the fact that it does not afford me the lifestyle I want for myself and my family. It is May 28, 2012 and I am going to chart my progress through this blog. My goals in Real Estate Investing are:

1. Learning how to make money so I can stand on my own two feet financially.
2. Becoming free of long term debt that does not involve an investment that provides positive cashflow 3. Developing passive income streams
4. Making large profits from different kinds of deals
5. Buying or building a nice home for me and my family
6. Giving my fiancee the life she dreams of and deserves and marrying her knowing I will be able to provide.
7.Having more time to devote to more noble pursuits
8. Leading my children by example instead of being a hypocrite (not a do as I say not as I do parent)and being able to give them the tools they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
9. Paying forward with my success to help other people be able to succeed.
10. Having the time to start lucrative businesses.
11. Building a solid foundation for my mental and physical well being.
12. Eventually join the movement of converting and building more eco-conscious "green" properties.