We are also first time home buyers and have pretty decent credit.

I do have a real estate agent who has done a decent job in sending me deals but it seems like I always miss out because investors are moving way faster than I.

Hey everyone, I’m new here. I just flipped a house I paid next to nothing for, and doing a cash out refinance on my first property. I should have about $60k to reinvest. I also just quit my job and became a self emplo...

😳The house is the better option, the down side is that most houses in my area are in the upper 200 to mid 300’s for a decent house, and property taxes on houses can run as high as 10k/year (but it’s a wash with the HOA fees).

Totally agree my first one did very well this one should be close probably won't get it all back but still will be decent returns

We have both been feeling a bit... stuck lately.Now that I am working remotely (I asked my employer to remain remote even after everyone returns to the office... request pending), I have someone to go and split costs with, and I really don't have much keeping me in the Northeast (family likely moving to South Carolina in the next few years), I am ready to take the chance.There are so many places that I'm sure I would like but in an attempt to not get analysis paralysis, and actually commit to making a move, I decided to focus on Colorado Springs.This came after doing some research on decent cost of living areas that are ideal for young active professionals who love the outdoorsy lifestyle such as myself (and my friend).It seems like there are good job opportunities there if I do chose to get a job in the area (likely to be the case if my job denies my wfh request).Ultimately, I want to buy a small multifamily house to house-hack in but first I want to start narrowing down where in Colorado Springs I would like to be.I felt that it would be best for us to rent a 2 bedroom apartment for maybe a year in Colorado Springs to get a feel for the area and see if/where I would like to buy something down the road.I am not a big city guy but do like downtown and suburban areas.

Towns near Major Airports, Schools, low crime rate, decent population growth and decent amenities in the area.  

You, however, need to a have a decent amount of reserves. 

Instead you’ll probably be about even with a decent security deposit plus you have 4 free weeks to do showings.

It is very difficult to not accidentally break some of the rules that separate you and a decent attorney will pierce it especially if you are self managing.