@Drew GiltnerHey Drew, I saw your post and can definitely relate to the challenge many new investors have with analysis paralysis and getting started. 

Good suggestion by @Drew Sygit to consider section 8 tenants for possible cashflow and lower vacancy. 

@Drew Sygit ok, here we go!

Then, I had drew my pistol.

Quote from @Drew Sygit: @Shaheen Ahmed maybe look at this in a different way - where are you going to invest where property taxes are NOT an issue?

@Drew Sygit my strategy for now is to spend the next 6 months or so learning everything I can about real estate markets, properties, underwriting, financing, landlords, property management, construction, legal, insurance, and anything else that comes across my radar, all the while trying to make connections and build relationships within each of these areas to build a network and gain the confidence to sell lenders and investors on the very best deals I can come up with.

Quote from @Drew Sygit: Two things not covered so far:1) If a buyer challenges a seller-financed transaction, the Dodd-Frank penalty is that the lender must make the buyer whole.

Drew, I'm curious: were you able to successfully house hack? 

I worked with Nancy for several years developing a real estate model for Kallimos Communities where we developed a model that drew on Dr Thomas’ innovations in nursing home care and what he called Green House 2.0 that would further personalize senior care.

Quote from @Drew Sygit: @Frank Dean Why would S8 use our tax dollars to pay higher than market rents?