Getting started and ready to hit the ground running!

[Andrew Pakchoian]

Hi all, 

My wife and I are new to this forum and real estate investing.  We are both full time professionals and looking to generate passive income so we can slow down a bit and enjoy time with our new son. Currently, we are looking at San Antonio and Orlando to invest and are focusing on single family homes. At this stage we are just trying to learn as much as possible and establish relationships with people in those areas. We are open to all advice, so please let us know how you would recommend getting started, as getting the first home seems to be the hardest.  Look forward to hearing from you. 

[Jason Fender]

@David Baier Hi David, sorry for interrupting Andrew's post but I thought I would reach out to you as I am in their same situation. I am considering investing in the Orlando area market. I am out of state (Hawaii) and the research I have done so far has lead me to believe Orlando is a good market for what I am trying to do. Plus, I have family in southwest Florida so it would give me a reason to get that way more often. I have done a few flips here in Hawaii and I have some rentals in Indianapolis. In Orlando, I am looking for buy and hold properties that need work with good price to rent ratios. With that said, I would love to hear your take on the Orlando market. Please feel free to PM as well if you'd like. 

Thanks!