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[Chris Hooker]

Hey everyone!  I'm Chris Hooker from West Columbia, SC and I'm looking at getting into real estate investing.  I currently teach at an elementary school and own a small part time landscaping business.  I'm really interested in growing my landscaping business by owning my own inventory/properties, which has led me to this site.  I've already got started by converting my old home into a rental while moving into a much bigger house for my growing family.

With this rental, my wife and I are only breaking even, so we want to find more favorable deals.  I plan on taking any extra cash generated from the business to not only buy more equipment but to also invest in properties.  Does this sound like a good idea?

I don't have a lot of cash up front, so I'm currently writing up a business plan to possibly find some good financing.  What would you all suggest is the best type of real estate for me to start with?  Flipping, wholesaling, etc.

Looking forward to reading your replies and starting this journey!

Thanks!