I would say, focus on a market you know, out of state and multiple states might not be a good idea when you are just a beginner unless you choose the market you used to live, go to college, grew up, etc, a market you know.Play the devil's advocate game with a friend that's an investor and you should be able to find what you are comfortable doing.

That's pretty much the whole preforclosure purchase game in a nutshell. 

The cool guy trend seems to be towards Multi-Family, but I do not think it's the best option.MF:1) It's getting played out. 

Seems like a sweet way to get in the game if you can find the right partner!  

So maybe if you alter you entry strategy to lower cost and build equity slower to build that long game wealth. 

If they say 'yes', which they always do, unless they've been evicted a few times and know how to play the game, then the eviction is granted immediately, and you're asked if you want a damages hearing, then things go from there. 

Others are slum lords that understand that game and play it well.

Hey everyone, I’m completely new to the investing game and am looking for some advice before I sink my money into a property.

I know I am a little late in the game here in Columbus but I am looking to get into either multifamily buy and rent and or single family buy fix and sell. 

This is your time to be selfish - sacrifice play time now while you have the time and energy so you can be selfless in your 30s and on once you have a family. 5.