If you're ever looking to chat more about investing strategies, or need any advice as you start your journey, feel free to reach out.My plan is to kick off my investing journey this year with my first live-in flip.

Probably not enough the IRA to own real estate given reserves needed and such.

As a student without W2 income, you may need to show alternative income sources like savings, freelance work, or a job offer.

In order to defer all tax you must purchase at least as much real estate as you sold. 

You would need to make sure it is a desirable location.

@Bryan HartlenManaging low-end properties can be demanding due to higher tenant turnover, increased maintenance needs, and frequent rent collection issues.

You’ll need to treat it like a business—handling tenant management, accounting, legal compliance, property maintenance, and more.That said, when done correctly, it’s a powerful tool for building wealth!

Also, coming from running a business just think of RE as a business (which it is), the numbers have to work and your investments need to fit into the big picture.

You''ll need more down and additional reserves.

A lot of times these threats do not matter much to Contractors, but they may help.