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22 Years old; want to start.
Hi there! My name is Matt and I want to begin investing in real estate. It has been something I have been wanting to do for years. I finally am working up courage to look at houses and think about purchasing.
But I need some advice. I want to purchase my first house and rent it out. I can do most maintainance myself. It's just that I don't have a lot of confidence to start out!
I have around 15-20k in cash and I am looking in that price range in NJ to find a cheaper property. Does anyone have any advice for me?
I am completely new to real estate but I want to start and it's all I think about day to day. I know it's a right move for my future, I just need some guidance. Thank you!