If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

I'm brand new, just getting started, so trying to get everything in order.

Any advice you would give to someone first starting out?

I think that areas on the outskirts of desirable cities where many people are moving (ie: Charleston) have great long term potential, as eventually people start to rent right outside the downtown area when prices rise. 

Quote from @Rene Hosman: Quote from @Kerry Noble Jr: I started doing some lending last year......Bridge loans.

This includes critical programs such as: Social Security & Medicare, Medicaid & SNAP (food assistance), Pell Grants & Head Start, and Rental Assistance Programs". 

The learning curve for plumbing is a nightmare, you'll spend a lot of trips to the store and get frustrated starting over constantly. 

What are you thinking to get started in investing?

You really need to decide on what is most important and then start looking. 

At least you have a starting point.