Today I pick up my check from closing.

Although I am still in the education phase, I’d like to gain an idea of how to fund my first deal by asking those who’ve surpassed this first step.

So glad you've rediscovered Bigger Pockets early in your real estate investing journey...your willingness to dive in and learn will really pay off in the long run.If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the podcast - after three years of investing it's still a huge source of inspiration and education for me.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the BP website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about any of the other markets you're evaluating, you'll be notified.

Keep taking in all the educational info you can before you take the plunge and buy your first place.

I’m going to meet up with the daughter in law today, get it under contract for 90 days and work our way from there.

What you are saying applies only to people who would enter and leave the market sponteneousely, who have no investment education.

The AI we have today is terrible.

Those old homes had knob and tube wiring and smaller service panels that will not stand up to today's electronics usage.

Also, if the tenants end up staying, I would educate them about not doing any repairs on their own anymore, and to contact you immediately with any problems.

You're on the correct site to begin your educational journey.