Hey @Joshua Handlarsky, NYC is definitely expensive, but if you're a buy-and-hold investor the appreciation will most certainly be worth it.For less expensive options take a look upstate (Ossining or Albany), central CT, Western MA, and central PA.

@Joshua Rodriguez - I'd pick location first, then determine what return you would want that will help you determine your size.

Hi Joshua,My advice to you is to outsource as much as you can. 

@Joshua Kaufman from the facts you supply it seems that the Broker when the sale was made is different from the Broker whose Agent you had a Referral Agreement with. 

Hello, My name is Joshua Meade and I am relatively new to RE investing and looking to learn as much as possible.

@Joshua Meade I got a lot out of watching Spencer Burton build CRE financial models on youtube, specifically his "Watch Me Build a Multifamily Real Estate Model" video and a couple others.

Down the road when I'm more comfortable I can see myself going out of state, but I don't think I want to for my first experience.If I'm totally honest, I'm probably too risk-averse to make my first property(ies) outside of comfortable driving distance (max 3-4 hours), leading me to look in places like the high desert (Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, etc) or mountain destinations like Lake Arrowhead/Big Bear. 

Hi @Joshua Top! 

@Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin and all of the amazing guests/contributors, the podcast is amazing and I listen every day on my commute to work.

@Joshua Roberts, thanks!