I currently have a little over 35k in high yield savings and I'm on pace to have around 100k when I'm 18, I have a bit of money in stocks but I've always wanted to get into real estate, ive been watching the bigger pockets podcast for a while and ive also read quite a few books, i know how to value properties and I have 2 people who are willing to cosign deals for me.

I have to agree with David on this one... best to focus on your primary business first as being a good real estate photographer will certainly eat up your most valuable resource... time.

Have fun collecting from someone who peaced out a month ago.3) A landlord/manager should have reasonably priced resources, because not every repair bill is paid by a tenant.I would definitely not put basic faucet replacement in the same category of plumbing as soldering pipe joints behind a wall or installing pressurized systems.

Hello Bigger Pockets community,I'm excited to be joining this forum as a first-time writer, but a long-time listener.

Use market data, a realtor, and other resources to figure out what's worth your time and money.

Here are some considerations for investing in a duplex in the Dallas area and potential alternatives:Investing in a Duplex:If you rent out one property, you can possibly create positive cash flow by partially offsetting your living expenditures.If you're an investor with limited funds, duplexes could be a more accessible alternative because they may have lower entry expenses than bigger multifamily properties.Perform in-depth market research in the Dallas region to pinpoint communities that have high demand for rentals and good prospect for real estate growth.Take a look at owner-occupant-friendly financing choices including FHA loans, which frequently have less down payments.Make sure you have a well-defined escape plan.

Hi bigger pockets team, I have been looking at getting into section 8 rentals for around a year now.

What resources do you have or can access in the area?

I have asked 30 people in the southeast for an "informal" survey, but wanted to get input from the bigger community on bigger pockets. 

They can’t play the poor card, they’re going to a bigger space.