From the start, something seemed off with the seller and/or the seller's agent.

When realtors who also want to be creative financing gurus start giving awful advice.

I'll start with the largest learning curve. 

When I was getting started, I watched a ton of real estate podcasts on YouTube there's a wealth of knowledge to be gained from YouTube University!

@Chloe Salcedoi'd start with a house hack.

Here's more info on what co-hosts can do according to Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1534 Steve - if I were considering starting a STR/MTR property management company but do not have a real estate license, are there workarounds? 

So the biggest red flag here is how they start and explain the program.

Do you already own any properties, or are you just getting started and looking to purchase your first one?

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.