I'd say start the process of securing your HELOC if you havn't done so and spend time analyzing deals and determining what type of investor you are looking to be. 

We need to start tracking the stats that count around here!

I remember when Lending Home, now Kiavi started, there really wasn't anyone other than banks and private individuals that would finance a new build...and those were hard to find.

There was a large number of starts all at the same time, during the end of Covid. 

Hi everyone,I’m new to the U.S. and excited to start my real estate journey!

Here’s what I have so far:Downtown San Antonio (78205)King William Historic District (78204)Pearl District (78215)Alamo Heights (78209)Southtown (78210)Leon Valley (78238)Stone Oak (78258)Tobin Hill (78212)La Villita (78205)Helotes (78023)Heritage / Far West Side (78245)I just wanted a broad list to start with areas that could fit the bill.

I'm also in Nashville and getting started in property mgmt.

Starting to research Uruguay to invest and as a 3rd country to live in.  

@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point. 

Have you already started connecting with any local professionals, or are you still searching?