Nothing wrong with being a bit new - there are options out there for all stages of the game. 

I'm pretty new to the game and would love to get some advice from more experienced investors here!

Should I re evaluate what strategy I should use and maybe look further out in places such as Rochester and BRRR properties out thereHey @Jared Leggett, I know I'm jumping in here late in the game, and I have to admit that I haven't read all the many comments you've gotten, but I wanted to provide what I imagine and glean is a contrary view.It is easy to dunk on NYC for young investors starting out, but if you are a first time homebuyer you can buy a $1M property with $35k down (+ closing costs which can be avoided with seller's concessions).

Hi All, I am very new to the Real Estate investing game and haven't pulled the trigger on any properties yet.

I don't think I need to have that exactly figured out on day 1 of my first rental purchase, I need to get into the game. 

My mother is very interested in learning more about the power of real estate and how she can get in the game.

Selling "Golden Tickets" has proven a dangerous game for many through-out REI history.

You’re already ahead of the game—stick with Central Florida, and you’ll crush it!

I have not reviewed BAM's fees but it's likely based on their representation of UNDER 10% "skin in the game" that most of their "investment" is taken from fees deducted from the money gamblers place with them and counted as equity in the deal; this is a common practice in the syndication industry. 

But it's in your interests to make sure the property value makes sense and the borrower has skin in the game.