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Action 1: Posted several ads on craigslist and backpage to start building buyers/seller lists. Dont' have much excess money to invest right now on 'bandit' signs and other marketing. Word of mouth will do.

Action 2: Sent emails to two friends and first cousin who are real estate agents. Renewing my interest to pursue real estate investing and an offer to 'work together'. Will await reply. I have helped my agent friend who sold me my residence sell another home to a buyer. So I'm already ahead in the game and he knows that I can attract potential buyers.

Action 3: Reviewing MLS listings. Have already found some interested properties and vacant land.

I've been thinking about REI for quite some time now, mostly a couple years ago when I was in a position to lose my job (due to no fault of mine)and here recently due to the government shutdown. I was placed in furlough status. But thanks to God, it didn't last too long and we were paid. Being in these positions makes me realize that I cannot truly depend on one source of income. BTW, I'm married with 4 children (9 yrs old and younger). My wife home schools because we cannot afford child care and actually she does a GREAT JOB at it. We are considering full time home schooling until our kids reach high school. Although I've had this interest for quite some time, I never really got off the couch. One, my wife insisted we purchase OUR home first. Two, no money to invest.