New Member Houston, Tx

[Ben Unger]

Hello BP community!

I am a newbie to real estate investing, and like others, have come to this forum to reach out, meet new people, learn the business, and gain confidence to take the first step in real estate investing.  

I appreciate any guidance, comments, and questions that will help me get started.  I have already been reading and researching to gain the knowledge required to make my first investment purchase and also establish an investment plan for the future.

A little bit about myself; I'm 26 years old and work as a engineer in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Tx. My wife and I are looking to purchase a home next year, but we are not yet sure on the best option/strategy to take. We want to focus on "buy and hold" but also want to have a home of our own.

Thanks in advance for all your advice!