Hello everyone,I began my real estate investment journey in 2016 while pursuing dual degrees—an MBA and a Master's in Computer Science. 

THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE.Highly recommend discussing with an attorney if you decide to pursue any of the above.

I bought into it a few years ago but didn't pursue it. 

I'm a big fan of newer investors pursuing distressed vacant properties for a litany of reasons.

After the fix I want to put it on the market so I can pursue other real estate opportunities.

If you're entering real estate investing full-time in metro Atlanta, you're bound to eventually encounter someone pursuing co-living properties. 

You’re making the classic mistake of pursuing a deal just because the property owner didn’t give you a quick no.If you want to pursue for some reason just make them an offer that’s good for you and after they reject it you can go forward with finding a deal that can be purchased at an “investor” price - or at “investor” terms.Here’s my bias - I don’t waste my time worrying about how much the seller paid, how much he invested, how much he owes, the asking price, what his motivation is (which is probably a lie or “half truth” anyway), whether he’ll be “insulted” by my offer, whether he’ll “like” me or “hate” me.  

I am starting out in my real estate investing journey and was hoping to see if fellow investors recommend pursuing short sales, banked owned properties and foreclosures, versus pursuing typical MLS properties or off market properties with distressed properties or sellers.  

Yes I will definitely be asking my lender these questions - I just wanted to see if there was any input from the investor community before I pursued that thot.So far the construction loan is based on my income and another piece of property.

I'm excited about buying my first home as I pursue a duplex here in Houston to launch my real estate journey.