All Forum Posts by: Celestine Shalhout

I came across BiggerPockets on Podcast and have not looked back since. I am a big believer in making passive income and had real estate on the back of my mind, however like everyone else I was not sure how to get started. While working full-time, I decided to get my real estate license in 2021. I thought I could do it part-time but of course I did not do much with my license. My license has expired and since coming across BiggerPockets, it made me miss my interest in real estate. It must be a sign! My goal is to create cash flow and gain financial independence to where I can leave my full-time job. I look forward to learning, taking action and networking on this platform. 

I have been listening to podcasts lately on real estate investing. One common advice I have noticed is purchasing a duplex or multi family home in your area or at least 30 miles within proximity. This is mainly if you want to be hands on with your property, which I want to as well. I'm struggling finding a multi family home in a decent price range of $150-200k in Leander or north Austin, TX area. Any thoughts or advise on my first property purchase? 

I live north of Austin which multifamily homes range in $350k or higher. I have considered San Antonio, but that's a 2 hour commute. My end goal is purchase a duplex or multi-family home and rent out the property for passive income.