The area has been untouched but has gas lines and electrical and is surrounded by a solar farm.My question is, where do I start?

From start to finish, Tanja demonstrated remarkable expertise and dedication, making the process both efficient and rewarding.What truly set Tanja apart was her ability to navigate challenging sellers with ease and confidence.

@Ryan LeeQuick questions:Are you figuring in your total closing costs and comparing that to the (hopefully) lower total monthly mortgage payment?  

They aggressively de-lever to not only create more cash flow without having to buy more assets, but also because they are starting to think about estate planning and how to efficiently create a very comfortable life for their kids.Lots of debt, long term debt or no debt are all right answers.  

How are you planning on getting started in real estate investing?

the starting out forum is probably the best place for the question.You don't mention your current situation, but house hacking your first investment should be high on the list.  

Petersburg area in FL (also looking a bit in Sarasota), and upon some initial digging, we've determined that these could be potentially solid areas to start our real estate portfolio.

And what questions should I be asking when I start shopping for a loan?

Hi,I'm starting my 90 Days challenge to purchase a property, and i have two locations i have chosen.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).