Angie

My husband and I both grew up in So Cal. I moved down to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in 94. I wanted to have a new adventure and be a beach bum for awhile:)
I worked by bartending on a yacht doing sunset, snorkling and whale watching cruises. My husband moved down to Cabo to do time share sales at a hotel. We met within days of his move there, fell in love and relocated back to California together in 96.

While in California we both went to school, me for the first time and him to finish his BA. We eventually moved to Miami so he could attend law school. While he was in law school I did meaningless jobs that were TOTALLY unfulfilling. After he graduated I eventually enrolled in school for Acupuncture.

After reading Dean's book and getting the nuts and bolts I decided REI is where I wanted to be. With my husbands blessings I withdrew from school and shifted my focus to real estate investing.

I closed my first deal 7/28/08 on a duplex, long distance. I just closed my second one 11/10/08 on a triplex, in the same area. Both of these properties produce a monthly cash flow after all expenses. I have written up my goals for next year. These goals include attaining 8-12 more income producing properties in 09.

I am thrilled that within months of reading Dean's book my dreams have been transformed into reality! It's crazy to think that at this time last year I was aquiring debt and stressing about tests!!!

My plan now is to have our passive income exceed our expenses within the next 4 years. This will allow my husband to retire early (in his 30's) and fulfill our dreams of traveling the world together and giving back to those less fortunate.

I love Dean's book and this wonderful web-site! It is truely a great motivation, inspiration, and the crutch I need during times of confusion or doubt. Thank you Dean and all of you who log on here daily for your questions and answers!!! Peace, Angie