I’m new to the world of real estate and really excited to dive in and learn as much as I can.

If I were in your shoes, I’d consider a few key factors before diving in:1.Risk Tolerance:Ask yourself, “If the worst-case scenario happened and I lost this money, could I recover?”

With your CPA background and audit experience, you already have a strong foundation for analyzing deals and understanding the financial side of real estate—a huge advantage as you dive into this new journey.

I’ll reach out if I take a deeper look at the Columbus market.  

I heard Tampa Bay’s a great place to dive in—lots of opportunity!

Just be sure to check the local regulations before diving in.

While it has the potential for higher returns, it also involves more risk and requires a deeper understanding of property management and renovation.Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or need further guidance.

Hey Dominique,Welcome to the forums and congrats on diving into the Detroit market!

and dive in?

I'm sure there are agents and investors with deeper insights, but for most of us, a consistent, long-term approach—similar to dollar-cost averaging when investing in index funds—seems like the most practical strategy.That being said, I am also interested to hear what others have to say though, so thank you for the post!