I just don’t know where to begin , I have money saved up , I’m not in a rush, I’m just tryna to absorb as much information as I possibly can and hopefully take that first risk in the following couple years.

I recommend buying your first primary home, whether it be a single-family home or duplex, and then getting roommates to absorb some of the cost.

This crossroad was built over the last 5 years by investing in real estate (side hustle), networking, and absorbing as much information as possible. 

I’m new to REI and in the sponge stage of just absorbing everything I can in preparation for doing my first deal.

I suppose I may just feel overwhelmed by all of the new information I'm trying to absorb along with starting a new job. 

I am looking to avoid North/NE/East area of Philly due to my job location.I am very eager to learn and absorb as much as possible.

I am looking to avoid North/NE/East area of Philly due to my job location.I am very eager to learn and absorb as much as possible.

I’ve been reading and listening a lot and absorbing everything I can, but obviously that’s not the same as actually doing it.

Absorbing all this information like a sponge.

The best way to handle a hard money loan if you do not qualify for a traditional loan is to refinance out of the loan after the prepayment or sooner if you do not care about absorbing the pre-pay into the refinance loan.