Quote from @Destiney E Goins: Hello, I am new to investing, and feel like I have been blindly stumbling through this experience the last few months.

So when I see an advertisement like this I feel like it would be a waste of my time and money, but perhaps interesting for others. 

Agent: Their experience with investing personally and their experience working with customers just like you.

While it might feel like an extra charge to tenants, these packages often provide value that indirectly benefits the property owner as well—like reduced maintenance calls or ensuring the property is better protected.In my experience managing a large portfolio of properties, these fees are becoming more common due to the thin margins in property management.

My second house was under contract before it was even listed, but the combination of my GC disappearing and having to restart the permitting process for the carport in March right at the start of Corona lock downs dragged that out and eventually feel out of contract.

It's impossible for them to hit the third close date and it's not likely they could hit any close date so they back out.I am feeling as if I was mislead. 

I'm currently working with a lender that has a $50k minimum, and his rates and customer service have been great so far.

Everyone will tell you it’s great to get started early, or you can just move after a year, but in the current environment in our region the rent your property will generate after you move out will likely be less than your mortgage, if you are tied to the area and feel confident you want to stay in whatever property you buy for 3-5 years go for it, if you want flexibility rent and throw that money into and index fund. 

This is a "me" assumption: I assuming that I made a mistake somewhere in my analysis, so please feel free to show me. :) I learn a lot more from my mistakes than what I (very occasionally) get right on the first pass.

Even if you've taken a break and feel lost, the first step is to get to a meetup asap or just go to an Open House or view a property with your agent.