Where to begin

[Reed Huddleston]

First off, Hello everyone my name is Reed and this is my first time starting a discussion.

I'm posting here in the Starting Out category because I need some suggestions on where to begin with real estate.

Here is some relevant information regarding my current situation:

I'm 23 years old with one year until I graduate college. I've lived in Las Vegas for 3 years and I've worked some part time jobs, now working full time for a vacation home rental company (Since April). 

I'm independent, no debt, no student loans, very low tuition (with financial aid grants), rent of $500 per month, credit score above 750 and a small chunk of change saved up in the amount of $15,000. 

I'm ready to invest time, money and hard work... but Where? and How? 

My current thoughts are:

I really want to flip houses and would love to get involved in that.

I've wanted to buy my first house for years now but knew I wouldn't get a mortgage loan (because of spotty work history through college). I should qualify for a mortgage loan next year and if I bought a home I would be willing to house hack for a little bit. Or rent out the home as a vacation rental while staying in my current house. 

I'm very interested in hearing what anyone might do if they were in my shoes. 

I know everyone starts out under different circumstances and compared to a lot of success stories I'm in a great position to start off. So please give me some feedback as to what my first steps could be towards a successful journey in real estate investing.

Thanks!

Reed

[Sean Lauber]

I second house hacking! Get someone else to pay your mortgage and then some! Put together a plan for your future and what you hope to get out of this investment. I really recommend reading the Ultimate Beginner's Guide (https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing) to give yourself some perspective. good luck!!