Gotta have some skin in the game. 

Nothing wrong with being a bit new - there are options out there for all stages of the game. 

I don't think I need to have that exactly figured out on day 1 of my first rental purchase, I need to get into the game. 

The closest comparison would be bourbon street for college age kids, but bourbon street may need to up its game.  

Views, indoor pools, game rooms and proximity to attractions.

Thus, putting the money into something is the name of the game, when my Hard Money Note matures.

Without factoring in tax benefits and principal pay down, you're $1800 ahead of the game by house hacking.

Dear Wilkes-Barre-Scranton area, my name is Gabe and I'm relatively new to the real-estate game- but I'm eager to learn.

There is a reason we lenders require "skin in the game" and experience.

Should I re evaluate what strategy I should use and maybe look further out in places such as Rochester and BRRR properties out thereHey @Jared Leggett, I know I'm jumping in here late in the game, and I have to admit that I haven't read all the many comments you've gotten, but I wanted to provide what I imagine and glean is a contrary view.It is easy to dunk on NYC for young investors starting out, but if you are a first time homebuyer you can buy a $1M property with $35k down (+ closing costs which can be avoided with seller's concessions).