I've been with my current job, Instacart, for 1 year now as an independent contractor and will soon be passing the exam to become a real estate agent in Greenville, SC.

I'm in my mid-20s and have become interested in real estate investing through my main passion of financial independence.

I do have a lot of "roundabout" knowledge of real estate because I've listened and read many hundreds of hours' worth of financial independence podcasts and books.

I purchased in Independence, MO in 2015 and have seen good appreciation in the last 3 years, and it's been fully occupied by the same tenant for 3 years now. 

All markets are independent for sure, but overall prices are going up becuase after 10 years of rediculous good economy far more people have the ability to invest.

We note that all adults over 18 must apply and pass our published minimum criteria.Good luck!

While I'm quite young and not worried about "early retirement", financial independence is definitely the end goal and the freedom it provides. 

I would try to get comps from a broker (independent to the selling one) and verify all information from multiple sources.

Here is the link to the article that was published in Seattle Time on 09/07/18:https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/seattle-home-prices-drop-by-70000-in-three-months-as-market-cooldown-continues/?

Your money is MUCH better spent using that 10K as a down payment to your first deal.I would find some local meetups to network, listen to the podcasts, read the books that are published on this site.