New investor seeking advice

[Jake Bledsoe]

Hello, my name is Jake and I am eager to start my real estate journey. I just sold my old place and bought a new one in Yorktown, IN. My goal is to have more financial freedom for myself and to provide a better future for my son. My goal is to have a mixture of cash flow and appreciation properties.

I have been listening to the BP podcast and a few others for awhile now, trying to soak in all the knowledge. I have roughly $20k saved up to get started, but I'm still figuring out the best place to begin. I would like to hear your suggestions and advice!

[Min Zhang]

Hey Jake, welcome to Bigger Pockets! I like starting in the Midwest because it's affordable and offers good cash flow. Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere. I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities. I also invest in Cleveland and Dayton where you can find cash flow single family homes under $100k. Let me know if you need assistance!