I'll preface by stating I am a complete newbie to real estate, however I have followed BP for about 10 years now.Option #1: House hacking I am currently unemployed, but have a chunk of savings for a downpayment (roughly 50k) if I decide to go the route of house hacking.

Hi folks, I’m a total newbie so please be gentle.

Safest, easiest way for a Newbie to get started and that is all you need to do.

Sorry a newbie to structuring creative finance deals.

Most newbies aren't in that category and should be more cautious of such a first entry into the market.  

@Dar Baruchim you should see your first few investment properties and find experts to assist you.Buying sight unseen OOS is not recommended for newbies.

I'm a newbie!

I wonder if many of you feel that the landscape of the RE community has changed over the years to be a lot more supportive and inviting for newbies?

Even from all the reading I feel these things are unclear from a newbie investorThank you all!

I'm focusing on getting all the education I can right now, so feel free to share your #1 REI tip for newbies :) Outside of real estate, I work full time (remotely) in EdTech and enjoy hiking, gardening, and kayaking.