The Allentown market is ripe for both single-family and small multifamily properties, fitting well with your cautious and gradual portfolio growth approach.

Hey Jessica, I agree with everyone here, I'd say for beginners in real estate, rental properties are a good fit!

Establish your objectives and adjust your investing plan accordingly.

I’d plan on renting out my unit when I move out.

The hiring process costs the employer a lot of money and if you don't think you will be a good fit, it is going to be an uphill battle for both you and your employer.

Low leverage fits my risk tolerance.

Planning to put more then 20% Downpayment .

How much money do you have saved or how do you plan on financing and/or buying a first property?

Our plan is to start this as a side business (we all have day jobs) and play the long game until we can eventually switch careers entirely.Books I've read recently:1) How to Invest in Real Estate, Brandon Turner2) Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki3) The Richest Man in Babylon, George ClasonMy goal is to eliminate as much ignorance on this topic as possible.

The plan for that is either rent out my room or convert it to a sober living facility.