Yet, too many of those posting advice for you have no clue on the risks they are advising you to take.You're pinching pennies to save $8k with 3 kids. - What would happen if you lost it all?

That's not everyone - some legitimate players may just be short on cash because of projects (I've been there) - but it is a lot of people. 

Events get posted there all the time.

@Dave Meyer always cover this almost every month.Below are few episodes and resources to help you narrow down your options and finally start your investing.I recommend you pick the market that aligns with you real estate investing goals, your risk appetite and personality.https://www.biggerpockets.com/resources/real-estate-101/wher...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/best-real-estate-markets-...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/most-affordable-housing-m...All the best and keep up posted.

Originally posted by @Glenn McCrorey:......

I will give you a call this week to the number in your post. 

As i mentioned in my introductory post, I am really looking to using next year to jumpstart my portfolio.

Keep us posted on how you moved forward.

Great post!

I've posted about Boutique hotels previously being the next high value investor asset class.. there are several examples of properties that have made 2024 improvements and nearly doubled the income and asset valuation.