Advise towards my first investment

[Kate Jones]

I just started learning about real estate a few months ago. I am from long Island, New York, which is an expensive market. I am finishing up a two-year school at the moment. I am trying to buy my first property and I am looking to house-hack. I was looking into other states. Do you think it’s a good move to start someone else that is more affordable to build my portfolio? I do not have any connections due to Covid and just being new to real estate. In order to meet other investors and potential partners, I would have to drive a lot. It is just inconvenient right now. If I start out in New York, it would take more time and I need to move somewhere where I can start my business.