the one thing that my property manager is really good at is telling me how something isn't her job. 

It might not cash flow in year 1 but I am sure it will in year 3-4-or 5 plus the opportunity of appreciation is way better than suburbs.I have also heard/seen similar sentiments as @Matthew McDermott mentioned where in some folks prefer the quiet life and the rural living of some of these suburbs.

Currently, I work a full-time job, but I'm passionate about learning how to start making passive income through real estate investments.

However, despite all the challenges, I didn't give up and found a great opportunity here in FLORIDA.I'm lost that time I don't speak much English, New people and a new place......Only you have the power to decide how to see things.I learned two languages and achieved unimaginable goals.

In 3 years i can get a loan because then i have a job and show the bank that i receive x amount a month but now i am a little bit stuck.

I'd stash a couple hundred K for those rainy quarters and future buying opportunities.

Great job taking the leap!

If real estate is just a side gig and finding deals is tough right now, it might make sense to hold onto cash and wait for a better buying opportunities.2.

I’ll be job hunting soon and hope to start working by September.I’m looking to buy my first rental property around March 2025 in the Northwest or Northeast San Antonio area, and I’m even considering as far up as San Marcos.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 allows businesses to write off 60% (in 2024) of the cost of qualifying property in the year that it is placed into service.