That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

Premiums in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, and Washington jumped by more than 20 percent.The insurance situation is especially serious in California and Florida.In 2023, around 7 percent of realtors saw deals fall through due to insurance issues, with the share jumping to 13 percent last year as of October, according the California Association of Realtors.

If I do this, my PITI would jump up to $3,090, really cutting into any cash flow and the interest rate would jump to 8%.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

If you're going to start in a market you're eventually going to live in, I think that's a stronger case for that market."

Jumping deep into real estate investing and looking to connect with real player— investors, buyers, and deal-makers.

I wouldn't start investing in the US if you have no plans on coming back from living in China.

I'm Alejandro and me and my wife are doing our research to start investing in the US.

Here is one recommendation as you begin your REI journey.Make sure to have your team around you before you start, or as Brandon Turner from the BP podcast calls it, your CORE4.