See discussion here.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/1210625-fed-...10-year will trend up, before down.

I am not sure where to post this question, this is my first time on the BiggerPockets Forum.

From my experience, success in real estate investing starts with clearly defining your goals and continuously educating yourself through podcasts, books, forums, and courses.

Glad to have you on the forum, Carl! 

Here is a revised version of this post, updated December 2024:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1223547-expla...

I love real estate: Many on this forum are finding ways to make $ in REI now which is great.

Hey Jonathan,Welcome to the forums!

then manage them remotely.you also noted you want an STR, which is going to shrink the inventory that is viable for you and also increase the amount of competition you have.you may want to read these threads:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...i invest in Pittsburgh, and I would tell you: DON'T invest in Pittsburgh unless you're willing to come here in person and build your network. 

I’ve posted in other forums and getting a lot of responses saying I need to save more because what I have so far would not be enough. 

So excited to see what is in store with this forum and what my future holds.