That’s great to hear you’ve been passionate about real estate for a decade now. 

No one can say if you paid too much or got a great deal .

Becoming an agent can be great, but I would say wholesaling is just as good if done right.Here are what I would say are the two most important aspects to successful wholesaling, coming from someone who hasn't successfully flipped a contract but who has bought multiple deals from wholesalers:1.

Theres a lot of great markets in CT. 

Quote from @Regina Blake: Hi, yes Ohio is a great place to invest in real estate and if you have any questions or concerns.

House hacking is a great way to get started and there's a lot you can do in this time while you're saving money that will help you with your journey.

That, in and of itself, is a great idea to live in one side and MTR the other, but you are making your first property more difficult to manage (but easier if you are on site).You don't have to live there, but why wouldn't you want to investigate the market more clearly before making a decision on it.

Guests that were liars and left damages and such, but ultimately most people we've hosted were great guests! 

@Lynnette E. has great advice. 100% the best option. 

It's a great way to increase your net worth and these loans can also be used to pull cash out of a property as it appreciates allowing you to reinvest money into new deals.Happy to discuss further.