@George BaalIm all for leveraging current equity for growing future equity.

Look at your monthly payment (PITI = Principal,Interest, Taxes, Insurance) + HOA + (other maintenance fees if any) and if this amount is less than what you charge for rent (whether its Long, Mid, or Short Term rentals) and you are happy with the positive cash flow, then yes.Or maybe you're breaking even with the condo but you have  knowledge that the condo will explode in value due to some business/attraction/law/policy that will prop-up the sales price in the near future, then yes.Really, it boils down to what your goals are for this first investment.

Your discipline and focus on your financial future are commendable.When it comes to deciding between real estate investing and the stock market, both have their unique advantages, especially when considering the power of compounding interest.

If it is extensive, you can do typed, but sign the letter, and hand write the addresses.

I'm looking to get together with others in the south central PA area just getting into RE investing or looking to get into it.

@Samantha WardI like to look at RE investing like getting a train started.

Also, check out the (recently re-branded) Good Deeds Note Investing Podcast.  

I'm new to real estate investing and have gotten serious about getting my first property in the near future.

Hi BP,I am looking for any recommended RE / Fair Housing lawyers in Santa Clara County, CA area to assist with tenant/utility issue and write up a few custom lease addendums.  

I still do and would like to explore this part of me.I’m here to “get into RE”, to learn and to meet wonderful like-minded individuals and mentors.Look forward to embarking on this journey.