I personally think networking & closely monitoring other creative deals done by which attorney would be a good place to start.

Also, connect with other like-minded people in your community and attend as many in person meetings at your local REIA groups to network and connect + find out about off market deals and get on local wholesalers "buyers lists".Best of luck!

Mason welcome to biggerpockets I also went to UW-WSuggestion for the next 10 years , if possible purchase four plex , duplex , triplex, last resort sfr for house hacking ( no immediate cash flow )Rinse and repeat until your personal lives change ( family, relationship, etc )Each state you purchase property :Develop a decent team to handle your investment properties while you enjoy your fishing/etc

I personally do not think you can go wrong in any part of South Florida as long as the numbers work. 

Personally, I would wait unless you are dying to get in and renovate.

I'd say it can be a major hack for a younger person that wants to subsidize mortgage with room mates.

So that is more a way you can still lose the house, even though you thought you bought it.We have had an owner declare bankruptcy on the day of the sale, but the sale went through due to the late filing.  

I've been studying videos and personally gone through these nightmare pop-up expenses via my rental properties so it's been actually helpful in my journey trying to find my own home to live in.

Your BP profile photo doesn't show a real person.

@Mariam Jalalzada I just got a year long request and the person doesn’t have any reviews.