Lastly this is my first post here so apologies in advance if I posted this wrong or in the wrong place  House hacking is perhaps the best strategy to get started in real estate.

Quote from @Adriana V Alvarado: Hi everyone, I am just starting out in real estate investing.

House hacking is a fantastic way to start building wealth while minimizing risk.

I am starting to become involved in real estate investing and I am looking between two cities in Ohio to purchase my first property (hopefully a duplex).

I started with no money 30 months ago with a 4 unit deal.

Once you go above $125k/unit you start to get into the high end areas that won't have very good rent/price ratios and are under the 1% rule mark for turnkey stuff.Neighborhood wise in the city the "East End" is where the most expensive real estate is since that's where the universities and a lot of the hospitals are located.

Start with the county, zoning, planning commissions etc.

I own several investment properties in Dallas, and have tons of great connections that will help you get started.

@Paloma Wodehouse congratulations on starting your investment journey!

This is a group of MTR investors who have small to medium portfolios, but we welcome new investors who are just starting out as well.