While he should have been educating himself in real estate principles, finance and law, he was instead learning about weasel clauses, driving for dollars. and what color postcards to mail out. 

.: Quote from @Steve Vaughan: We're all peaches and cream compared to Bob Bowling the cap rate dictator, Thomas S the tenant and property management Nazi and Uncle @Bill Gulley educate the right way or no way.

I thought I could use BP's collective brain power to help educate myself further on this subject.

-landlord attorney for legal questions, lease agreement, landlord forms, education, etc.

The best thing you can do for yourself is to educate yourself as much as possible, come up with a plan, and execute it.

Finally ready to take the plunge and actually start investing in real estate rather than just talk about it, so I upgraded to Pro.I'm focusing on BRRRR single family homes to start and as I do not own my own home, I am looking to house hack for my first deal.Still early in the education process and putting together my team, but excited to progress forward and hopefully connect with local investors.

My opinion is in both cases I would recommend them start in their home market or a market that they know like their home market and educate themselves on options. owner occupancy provides opportunities that are unavailable by long distance RE investing.In my high cost market, a new investor can use a NACA loan or 95% LTV conventional financing on up to a 4 unit owner occupied property.  

If I had been more educated about house hacking when I was in college or even right after, Cincinnati would have been a great place to do it for me.

Education: Stay informed about changes in landlord-tenant laws and best practices for property management.Starting your investment journey in a landlord-friendly state can provide a smoother experience and better protect your interests as a landlord.

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.