I don't think I need to have that exactly figured out on day 1 of my first rental purchase, I need to get into the game. 

thanksBill In theory there shouldn't be any entry points in the house for mice to get in, ie you could live next door to a mouse breeding farm and there shouldn't be any inside your house.

Dear Wilkes-Barre-Scranton area, my name is Gabe and I'm relatively new to the real-estate game- but I'm eager to learn.

There is a reason we lenders require "skin in the game" and experience.

It seems we are facing a similar problem; real estate is not just a numbers game, which is contrary to the thinking of most investors.

To me it’s a challenging game, an intricate puzzle where if you learn how to play you get great results.

Should I re evaluate what strategy I should use and maybe look further out in places such as Rochester and BRRR properties out thereHey @Jared Leggett, I know I'm jumping in here late in the game, and I have to admit that I haven't read all the many comments you've gotten, but I wanted to provide what I imagine and glean is a contrary view.It is easy to dunk on NYC for young investors starting out, but if you are a first time homebuyer you can buy a $1M property with $35k down (+ closing costs which can be avoided with seller's concessions).

Without factoring in tax benefits and principal pay down, you're $1800 ahead of the game by house hacking.

I'm pretty new to the game and would love to get some advice from more experienced investors here!

If that makes more sense though by all means I’m open as I am brand new to this game.