Introduction - Getting Started - Documenting my Journey

[Langston Allen]

Hi Bigger Pockets!

I'm usually a lurker on forums but I'd like that to change that. I'd like to break the ice by introducing myself and documenting the start of my real estate investing career. 

The past couple of months I've been interested in real estate more than ever, reading books, watching videos, and even taking action in purchasing my first property. I'm in the process of obtaining an approval letter from several lenders such as Loan Depot, Quicken Loans, and a local bank to see where I can receive the best loan program. 

I'm 21 and in my junior year of studying Information Technology so I'm looking to house hack a 3-4 bedroom single family house just outside of Reading, PA, preferably close to a university so I can rent to students while I am still attending school. While still living with my parents, I've managed to save ~$25k to use toward the investment whether for a down payment or rehab. 

I'm looking at places on the MLS that are listed between 115k-130k in a B class neighborhood with simple cosmetic fixes that will get my feet wet in simple rehab. Most of the properties in the area are older than 1960s within that price range.

I've very excited to be a property owner and landlord and I have to give a huge thanks to all the people in the community that have given advice on this forum to help educate individuals like me to help achieve our goals and I look forward to adding value when I gain credible experience.