At $25k, 21 years old, where do I start?

[Tristan Osborne]

Hello reader,

I’m 21 working at Northrup Grumman in California and I’m closing in on $30k saved from employment and stocks combined. Looking to get into real estate the right way from the start. Advice?

[Lucas Miles]

@Tristan Osborne coming to BP is a great first start! Start with education (podcasts, reading the forums, real estate books, network with local investors etc). If you interested in long term holds, starting out with a house hack (buy a small multi unit, live in one, rent out the other(s)) is a great way to go! Helps you to learn how to be a great landlord, and saves money on your personal housing expenses.