That's the hardest part of the real estate game.

It is a waiting game to find one that makes sense. 

The games are about to begin!

If the market is that hot...rising 14% in a few months, finding a deal on the MLS is probably near impossible.connect with wholesalers, show them your proof of funds direct in your bank account and you'll have a few quickly bringing you a dealor market yourself.Don't play the appreciation game in a mega hot market as that won't last forever

Hi myself plan on making good use of its location to attend Dallas Stars game on the regular.

But at this point in the market you'll probably find that you'll get there more quickly with less cost if you buy the first and hold, then 1031 into a new one and etc etc.Basically change the flip game from buy fix flip to buy fix rent evaluate for sale.  

@Sarah SimoninMost hard money lenders want proof of experience or serious skin in the game.

I'd just work on building my credit, getting a good W2 job, and reading House Hacking by Craig Curelop.However, if it were me, and I was 18 with the goal of becoming a real estate millionaire and financially free by the age of 25.... then I'd get 2 jobs (preferably jobs that interact with the public and increase people skills), reduce all of my spending, save as much as I could, read all of these books twice, listen to all the BiggerPockets podcasts, watch all of the free webinars, read blog posts, watch youtube videos, go to local meet ups , network and immerse myself into the world of real estate.

This way you can have your finger on the pulse of the market and be on top of the game.

Welcome to the BP forums and to the investment game that pays you to play!