@Jim Kennedy I totally agree with you, every free dollar has it's value and I will now start to look deeper in connecting with a title company.

If anyone that has experience investing in these areas would like to share their personal recommendation as to which market I should dive into for a buy and hold strategy, I'd definitely welcome your recommendations and opinion on the topic!

I'm a member at credit union and a large bank, but haven't dived into their rates, etc. 

Getting ready to dive in to fix and flipping in riverside ca.... is anyone else out here or nearby doing this that's willing to share previous experiences??

I'm a software engineer from Miami, FL but I am looking forward to start diving into some buy and hold properties and begin producing some passive income for my future.I also enjoy accounting and keeping an eye on my finances. 

I decided that if I was going to get started in real estate investing (which my heart was now set on) I would begin by diving into the part that was most exciting to me (besides financial freedom).

I keep my eye out on the MLS and the county auctions for potential Waukesha rental properties, but I've come to the conclusion that unless I dig a lot deeper, the rehab and sell or BRRR strategies are going to work better as an initial entry into the city than a straight rental.

Just saving money and perfecting my credit score before I dive in.I was planning on taking the plunge a few months ago with another BP member but the deal fell out of contract before anything could be done.As soon as I have more time on my hands next year I may start searching for the first property to invest in as well as listen to those awesome pod casts.Other than that welcome!

@Chad Bowman I wish I had a better answer for you, but I am just starting out and haven't dived into REI enough to provide any useful figures.

Personally, I'd recommend diving in and purchasing a multi-family right off the bat.