Aloha from Maui!

[David_Gross]

My name is David Gross and I live in Hawaii. I left college when I was 18 to save up to move here and now at 20 I am here. It was 5 months ago that I moved and after 5 months of living on an island, I have realized that I am too ambitious. I just can't spend all my days laying on the beach and just waiting tables for a few hours a night to pay the rent. I know I am probably the envy of many people I talk to, but it's not me. I have always had an interest in real estate, but in the past few months I've decided to choose this career. I have read several books about the job and can't stop smiling picturing myself as an agent. I just feel like this will be the job I was born to do. My hopes in joining this forum is to learn as much as I can before I start this new journey. I know that I want to move from Hawaii in probably about 7 months. I do not want to become an agent here, so until I move, I want to learn all that I can.
The first question I have is where should I move? I believe I have narrowed it down to either Colorado Springs or Tampa. My brother sells new homes in Tampa and makes a killing. As for Colorado Springs, I like the city and from what I've read, it is a growing city with great potential.
Another big question is, what do I need to get started? I am huge on budgeting and know that if I know how much money I need before I get started, I can be ready for when I move. I will need typical start up money such as living costs, advertising, classes, and testing. I will also need to get a car. How much do I need?

Thanks in advance for everyone who teaches me and I look forward to being a part of this forum.

[QWREALESTATE]

Where should you move? What do you like to do? I wouldn't move to the mountains if I like to surf. First think about what you like to do. Real Estate can be done anywhere!!