My two favorite loan options for getting started are the FHA 203k or the Fannie May Home Style. 

Hi @Ashley MillerBanner Elk is a great place for STR due to the busy summer season, ski season, and fall leaf color season.

My favorite way to find a mentor was to look on Zillow for houses for rent in your area and then click on the ones that are 'for rent by owner' then call them and introduce yourself as an investor in the area who is looking to meet new investors. 

Some commuters to Dallas, because rent is cheaper in Sherman than Dallas.As far as DFW metroplex goes, probably one of my favorite cities for investment right now.My thought is look at newer homes vs the 100 year old ones. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Do you have a favorite service for generating leads? 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Everyone's favorite answer in real estate---"it depends".That being said, you have to start somewhere to figure that out.

Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

What is your favorite way to generate leads - buyers and sellers?