In need of advice... planning on moving to new state during covidIn need of advice... planning on moving to new state during covid

Hello BP community,

Earlier this year, I started my real estate journey. For the past few months, I've been accumulating as much information as possible. I've read a good amount of books, been listening to podcasts, roaming BP forums, and asking questions. I was planning to house hack in Columbus Ohio after I graduated college.

Fast forward a few months, and I just graduated college about a week ago. I feel like I have all the tools ready to move to Columbus Ohio and start house hacking right away. I have the capital and have learned all of the basic real estate fundamentals. However, I still don't feel "ready" to move for some reason. I'm currently residing in Portland Oregon right now, and Columbus is a completely new place. I don't know many people there and I've never visited. The reason why I chose Columbus is because I liked what Columbus had to offer and has a booming real estate market. I could definitely see myself living there.

In addition, we're still in the Covid pandemic. When I initially wanted to move to Columbus, I wanted to spend a few months to network and connect with other investors in the area. I wanted to go to real estate clubs and meetups. As a complete foreigner, I just wanted to meet new people (while having fun and going to bars and etc too). I feel like during this pandemic it is a bit harder to meet other people overall.

I feel like I am just telling myself excuses and I should just move to Columbus. I know it's the right move, but I just don't feel "ready" but I have everything I need to do it. I know there's never going to be a right time so I should just do it. Any input or anything would be appreciated.

For someone in my position, what is the advice you would give? Should I still just move to Columbus Ohio during this pandemic? Is anyone in a similar situation as me right now?