I'm looking to get started investing in the DFW area.

@Luke Fruge you are in the right place to get started for sure!

Hi everyone,I'm a new home buyer from Bay Area and trying to get pre-approvals in place before I start making offers.

My second house was under contract before it was even listed, but the combination of my GC disappearing and having to restart the permitting process for the carport in March right at the start of Corona lock downs dragged that out and eventually feel out of contract.

I signed a 12 month lease to start on 2/20.

Quote from @Christian Pichardo: Hey all,I have been listening to Bigger Pockets content for maybe 4 years and finally have removed myself from some side hustles, have the capital, and grew the...brains to start real estate investing.QUICK BIO:I am based in New Jersey, I work as a marketing/efficiency consultant, and have 2 avenues of real estate investing:Short-Term Rentals: I have 3 short-term rentals using my parents apts in NJ ( 1 of them just launched in Nov) for the past 2yrs near NYC (1 of them just launched in mid-Nov).

I struggle with podcasts because they show a slice but not usually a start-to-finish how-to and you could invest countless hours (like I did) listening to many podcasts to piece things together.

The Augusta market is heating up and it's a great time to start investing and continue to grow.

Due to prices, I started invested in RI in 2019 and now have 4 multi family properties.I would ask, why 20% down and not 3.5% (FHA) or 5% (Fannie Mae) if you up on occupying the home?

That’s a great move—starting early with analyzing deals will put you in a strong position when you're ready to buy.Since you're open to other markets in the Southeast, I’d definitely recommend taking a look at Chattanooga.