Quote from @Jonathan Greene: This is confusing to me - "I started a real estate business with the focus on educating others on the value of homeownership" coupled with "I'm building my credit so I can buy my first property".

@Jonathan Greene this is great information.   

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Don't decide on wholesaling now because most likely that will not work out for you.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: What kind of portfolio? 

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garage, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below is from the MLS and includes ALL property types and price ranges.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthInterestingly, September saw a rent increase MoM ($1.21/SF vs. $1.18/SF), bucking the traditional seasonal slowdown trend.

Quote from @Elwin Green: I own a property free and clear, that I want to rent out.

Everything still looks good.Zinus Green Tea mattresses are excellent.

(Even thought it happened to David Greene last year if I remember the BP podcast correctly.)

Greetings from Arizona.I am an agent in the greater Phoenix area, servicing the majority of the valley including Tempe, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, etc.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Of your choices, #3 makes the most sense, but it doesn't have to be a house hack.