The home buying process typically follows these key steps:Assess Your Finances: Review your credit score, savings, and determine how much you can afford for a down payment and monthly mortgage payments.Get Pre-Approved for a Loan: Work with a lender to get pre-approved, which gives you a clear budget and shows sellers you’re a serious buyer.Find a Real Estate Agent: Partner with an experienced agent who knows the local market and can guide you through the process.Search for Homes: Browse listings and visit properties that fit your criteria (location, size, price, etc.).Make an Offer: When you find a home you like, submit an offer through your agent, including contingencies (financing, inspections, etc.).Home Inspection & Appraisal: Once the offer is accepted, hire an inspector to ensure the home’s condition and the lender will order an appraisal to verify the property’s value.Secure Financing: Finalize your mortgage by submitting required documents and ensuring the lender clears you for closing.Closing: Sign the final paperwork, pay closing costs, and receive the keys to your new home!

Your CPA is the best resource for guiding you through this decision.

If you’re serious about getting into the game, I’d say build up those local contacts they can be your biggest asset.Glad you’re meeting with someone in real estate financing soon; it’ll be invaluable for guiding you through loan options and what’s realistic for a first purchase.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Good reads would be Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and How to Invest in Real Estate (the beginners guide) by Brandon Turner.

We offer ongoing coaching, deal review, and resources to guide you through every step of the process.Investment and Commitment: While there is an initial investment, our goal is to ensure that you receive value far beyond the upfront cost.

I read the BP’s ultimate beginner guide and am just starting to read Brandon Turners “the book on rental property investing”.

And am actively looking for a coach to guide me through (1) identify a market - city/state (2) assemble / shape a deal (3) execute the deal and (4) help orchestrate a onsite team to run my first MF.

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