New member in Phoenix, AZ

[Matt Hixon]

Hey Everyone, 

I'm new to BP and new to real estate investing. I'm currently taking it all in, listening to hours of podcasts and webinars and reading as many books as I can. I'm recently out of school and have about $10,000 to $15,000 saved up. A friend of mine with a similar financial situation is interested in investing in a rental property with me but I'm wondering if I should house hack first given that I'm currently renting and paying someone else's mortgage (my share is roughly $500). My long term goal is to build wealth and passive income through buying and fixing rentals. Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated!