Also, everyone is anticipating much lower rates over the next 12-18months, so if you purchase today you will most likely refinance to a lower rate in the coming few years.With Real Estate it's important to remember not only that it is a long term investment, but that there are many ways to make money on the asset. 

The rest think it's too risky.When it comes to hiring real estate agents I've observed all kinds of irrational behavior.On the agent side...well, the average real estate agent is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Here are some data points below from the past month:🏠📈 Real Estate Update 📉🏠Here's the latest market report (based on single family homes):🏡 Mortgage Rates:30-year conventional rate today is 6.63%30-year VA rate today is 6.20%💰 Median Sales Price:May: $475,995June: $485,000July: $487,483📈 New Listings:May: 2,141June: 1,920July: 2,032📅 Median Days on Market Until Sale:May: 12June: 13July: 14📦 Months Supply of Inventory:May: 2.4June: 2.3July: 2.6

Yes, it's BP buzzword bingo -- but also a real deal. 

I'm a newbie investor excited to jump into the real estate game.

Tampa is not only a great STR market, but is also leading the way in Floridas real estate market with development, job growth, and net migration, which are all important fundamentals to long term growth.

My dad brought my attention to BiggerPockets and I am currently working to learn more about real estate investing.

Your theory on using an FHA is basically just, low money down, but why do you want to invest in real estate?

Can’t say enough how excited I am to really learn the in and outs of real estate with this property.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?