Investing in real estate is an excellent idea. However, like with any investment, it's imperative that you know what you're doing and considers various factors when choosing the most suitable property to invest in. Ma...

You’re embarking an an awesome career with a plethora of investing options.

The cash value during this period would have earned $5,000 of dividends/interest-crediting.

So if you can use your first deal to get you to your 2nd and 3rd...big win...Otherwise that $32k would just be sitting in the house earning you $150/mo or 5% annual returns...based on this first project, I'd bet you could earn more than 5% with that money by BRRRRing another house... 

I suspect that the fact that you have your eyes on southwest France means you don’t have a need for such a transition between career and retirement 😁!

@Nicole ShirleyYou can use your Texas license to refer yourself to a Florida agent and earn some commission for your purchase.

I would have preferred to have had some deals lined up but I figured nothing lights a fire under your butt than having an increased mortgage payment that isn't earning you anything!

I mean i started my career doing BRRRR for investors in Detroit of all places back in 2002 this was how ALL turnkey was done..

Good luck and don't stress it too much it will be a short term challenge for your investing career!

I plan to rent for a few months, get a feel for the area and then hope to purchase a home sometime around next January and rent out any spare bedrooms I have for a few years until I become more established in my career.