Newbie Investor in Dallas Texas

[Tyler Lay]

Hello everyone!

My name is Tyler I am 22 years old and I moved to Texas from Florida. I am new to the Dallas area, interested in learning real estate investing and also meeting other investors nearby.

I currently do not have any real estate experience other then reading a few books and listening to the podcasts. I know I am young, which I think is a good/ bad thing. I am interested in rental properties and my goal for 2019 is to buy my first duplex property. I am currently renting in an apartment complex, and working 40-50 hours a week in power line construction. 

I would like to begin looking at duplexes as soon as possible but I ultimately do not know where to start. I spoke with a bank about finding out what I am pre approved for, but at the moment I am waiting for a response.