I grew up on Long Island, went to university in upstate New York, and have been living in NYC for the last 10 years, so I'm happy to provide as much local info as I can!

Like most rookies, I have a YouTube University degree and I've listened to hours of BP podcast.

I know the area pretty well and have good insight as my significant other goes to the university and currently rents in the area.

One was that when you decide to do something the universe will come together and assist you.

New builds in University Park or off the Tollway then you're paying $125-$150 a sq ft. because the homes are 3x or 4x more expensive. 

Thanks Petronilo,Currently I work part time at a golf course while attending University and I am transitioning to becoming a buyers agent in Michigan.

🤟🏼Winter 2021 I will be attending The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.I will be there for a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Finance with a Minor in Real Estate from the Runstad Department of Real Estate.Since getting out of the Marine Corps in February 2019 I have been working on my Associates in Business Transfer Degree from Green River.

I have 3 months of cash reserve in my banking account, 9 months of cash reserves in an indexed universal life insurance policy (money can be accessed within 3 days by taking a loan against your policy), 2 years worth of brokerage index funds, and a HELOC (not really a reserve, but is liquid).

If you want a higher yield, I would recommend considering other areas like Matthews, Harrisburg, Huntersville, the University area, etc..Best of luck in your search.

One word of advice is to figure out what you want to do long term, then make a strategy on how to get there.I wish I had started investing in Columbus, Ohio when I was going to The Ohio State University.