Quote from @Brandon Blackmon: These prices will come when you get GCs (licensed, subs, and unlicensed) into the property and start to get quotes.

Quote from @Duarte Marques: Thanks for the fast reply @Chris SeveneyAny tips on how to start investing in real estate?

Could you expand upon "leverage the start of your entire life"? 

I am 18 years old and I am very interested in CRE Investing and I need some advice on how to get started and if there is any videos that can help me get started.

There's no real wrong answer to your question, but the right answer starts with you figuring out what general direction you want to aim in. 

We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. 

MAREI meets next week - we have a new meeting place starting on the 12th at the Double Tree. 

@Venecia Baezcan you start with a house hack? 

I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

It is awesome that you are getting started early in your career. $220,000 is definitely a lower purchase price amount and really limits you on what you can buy.