Advice for new Houston investor.

[Ryan Terwilliger]

Hi everyone, my name is Ryan. My wife and I moved from California less than a year ago. I want to start investing but have a couple of specific problems. I actually live in Alvin, which is south of Houston, and need a new personal residence this summer. I am leaning towards renting so I can save my capital for investing but buying is so much cheaper.

Also I have a little capital to start but I am not sure if I should do SF or small MF. I think I am ready to jump into SF but MF is ultimately the end goal. I do work but want to go invest full time. If I buy and hold SF can I pay cash, rehab and re-fi back into a mortgage? I would I be better to do a few homes for experience?

Everyone here is so helpful, thank you all for all the free education that I have gained here.