BiggerPockets has already been a great resource, and I’m excited to dive deeper into the real estate world.

No need to invest out of state, when you are in one of the best places in the world to invest in real estate. 

My wife and I purchased a home in Scottsdale, AZ in 2018 - $325k loan, 4.875 rate. We moved out of state in 2021 and have been renting ever since (long term, current tenant 3yrs @ $2,850). We had maybe $200k in equity...

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The average age that people stop renting and buy their first home in the United States in 2024 is now 38 years old in Washington D.C.

@Michael Velez Welcome to the world of real estate investing!

Connecting with investors is a great move too; it’s one of the best ways to gain real-world knowledge and build a strong foundation for your journey.What kind of investing are you most interested in? 

I get asked all the time, what can I do with $10k and my answer is "save more"  At least in my world of buy and hold $10k is not going to do much.  

It's mostly about making $ out of the world economy WITHOUT actually producing anything of value. 

My name is Aja Sellers and I am new to the REI world!