I have $20,000 in hard cash, advice on next steps?

[Brandy Bruce]

I am a newbie in the RE market looking to continue my journey however I don’t know where to start. I’ve managed to save $20,000 but getting a loan from the bank might not work in my favor being that I work as a freelance contractor without a consistent record of work history. However from my research here are a few things I think would be a good start:

1.) I like the idea of house hacking

2.) wholesaling is also an option

Looking for advice on how to move forward and what the best options are.

Two markets I would like to invest in are Tulsa, OK and Washington, DC.