Once you see this, it is a sign telling you to start to negotiate off that list price (could be 50K right there).2.

Even at $2200 I don't expect to get a positive cash flow for the first year, but that's okay as long as I rent it out and learn from my mistakes for my next investments.

Hello, I'm excited to be starting my real estate investing journey with my wife.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I chose to invest most of those gains into a trucking company due to the lack of patience at the time and my 10 year experience being a tractor trailer w-2 driver.

Proof of concept seems to be a key part of your strategy starting off.   

Quote from @Stacey Wells: Hey everyone,I’ve been researching different funding options for real estate investments and business expansion.

One property went for almost $100,000, before increased interest in real estate investing, that property would have sold for a high of $50,000 maybe less. 

You don't have to spend a fortune and buy a house directly on the beach to do well, but your starting price point for a viable option in this market is around $350-$450k for a solid 2-3 bedroom oceanfront condo or around $500k for a 3-4 bedroom house within walking distance of the beach. 

Buying an investment property on feeling is not the right strategy.