The taxes are high and the rents are lower than NYC so you still have a challenge finding a house where the numbers work.  

Anything that forces you to take a step towards your goal is a good thing.

Its exciting to see people taking their first steps at such a young age.

Hello, I am actively looking for a Large Multi Family Apartment complex either in Tennessee or North or South Carolina.I am open to other areas as well, but these are my preferred areas, the property I want must have the following capability,Room for instant/forced equityRoom for growth of opportunity, i.e. under rented, neglected or room for further expansionPreferably B or C+ propertiesI am not affraid of work, and in fact are one of those crazy people who likes a challenge, so I hope the BP community keeps me in mind, I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions. 

My usual recommendation for people who are just starting out is to pick a strategy (which you've done) and then learn what's needed for the first step and then do it.

Hi my name Andy, I'm a newbie to real estate but I'm excited I decided to take the first step.

Not exactly a baby step.

All classes feels the cards are stacked against them...some just choose to fold their hand and others choose to shuffle and re-deal.Taxes are not the cause for people staying in the middle class...having unfavorable tax treatment, or any personal or financial challenge, is the effect of people's decisions.  

Hi @Ashli Addison, welcome to BP and the REI world, yes i agree there can definitely be an information overload with educating yourself in REI, but its good that you are now jumping to take the next step and get some forward motion on your business, while you will never stop learning taking the first steps and making real progress is a big accomplishment and one step most new people never take "study from the sidelines" but best of luck with your REI adventures and post up any deals/success/questions you get, we all like to see each other succeed,good luck,jay,

Step children don't want anything to do with the home?