A follow-up question: What resources do you use when examining a potential market area?

Also - happy to be a resource for you if desired throughout the process!

@Ambrea Raquel ChatmanWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I started reading another book from another author, as well as online resources, and stumbled onto Lance actually teaching and having a program to get started.

Thanks as always- you guys are an incredible resource!

The more I listen to Bigger Pockets YouTube podcasts I feel I don't really need a them and can do this myself....going to get started, like Rob said document your journey and here I go.... 

Understand the pros and cons of each approach, and consider which aligns best with your goals, risk tolerance, and resources.Evaluate Your Resources: With a healthy credit score and $35,000 in liquid funds, you have a solid foundation for real estate investing.

Here are some legal resources to answer questions: https://guides.sll.texas.gov/landlord-tenant-law/security-de...If possible, get your hands on a copy of "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

For small handyman-type projects, sure, but for anything bigger than that, buying your own materials is silly.

I've been a member of the Bigger Pockets Community for a while now!