I was thinking about hiring a marketing specialist to get me started but I'm not sure if that would be the most cost effective method for someone beginning their real estate career.Based on your experience, do you think that having a specialist from the beginning would be beneficial or do you think I can get by on my own in the beginning? 

The last thing you want to do is push something in and get it declined due to an unforeseen guideline.

Buyers want to be in an area that makes sense for them and risk a lot to get there but it can be shortsighted.

The mortgage will be paid off at closing out of the sales proceeds. you’ll get whatever’s left after that. 

My realtor says it is not necessary since she can take care of some thing but I do not want to solely rely on her. to anyone investing in this area is it necessary to get a property manager?

Although I believe I can see the path to my first rental easily, I'm having a hard time figuring out how I'd get to the next one. 

We're looking to get out as much cash as possible, is 80% possible?

I'm in the union on long island so I have a decent W2 job to help get started, I think a house hack would be my best bet starting out but, what do you guys think?

Most people don’t get inspections here.

It's pretty common to get half a month's rent, which is then split between you and your brokerage.My best advice is to focus completely on finding a company or mentor who is at the top of their game and NOT AT ALL ON THE MONEY.