MY first Multifamily Investment

[Roland V Clark]

I am retired U.S Army and currently live in Virginia near Fort Lee army base. I plan on moving to the Tampa Florida area late 2022 or early 2023. I do not want to live in Tampa but maybe 20-30 minutes from Mcdill Airforce base and VA hospital. I going to Florida with an investment mindset and want to purchase a multifamily property and will start small to get experience. I may house hack if a deal make sense, that will be something different experience for me, but I guess that is part of an investor DNA. If I cannot find a deal, should I rent until the market cool off then invest? or purchase a house and wait until the market cool off. I know I have to make the final decision if any can provide some wisdom, I will be thankful.