Everybody's situation/goals are different, so have a brief conversation with an attorney to make sure that your needs are addressed.A third thought, "now", as you described your situation above, is too early.

This would allow someone to understand the bigger picture of their investing and the larger goals they have.

It totally boosted my self esteem completing this (almost) within my one year goal.

It’s goal is to have one place that’s specific to our location.

Although, I have to thank him, because I see the potential of real estate investment being my knight-in-shining-armor bringing me to my goal of Financial Independence in the next five years. 

@Andrew Lawlor Purchasing anything in Los Angeles is aggressive if your goal is to cash flow. 

I would think about what your goals are.

I’m in Delaware and trying to learn more about the Philly market myself.My best advice would be to run the numbers and figure out which one gives you the best ROI and is aligned with your long term goals.

My goal is to have my first property by the end of the year.

My goal is to build a real estate/investment portfolio (end goal of multifamily) while working as a firefighter over the next 20 years to have passive income once I retire from the fire industry.