I went from needing to file bankruptcy, to real estate investing. I just turned 28 and am now self employed investing in real estate, got my 10th rental home after being in the game 18months...
Sorry off-topic of the OP, but you accumulated that many in just a year and half?! Props to you sir, that's awesome, good luck with it! Proof that captalism, smarts, and hard work is all people need, EVEN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME!