Due to the fact that its so small I do not have many bases to go, specifically in the United States.

I’m looking to get started investing in real estate, specifically buy & hold properties.

I am looking in Mercer County more specifically Sharon, Sharpsville, and Hermitage and was wondering if anyone else on here owns property in these areas?

Hi @Nadia White,Do you have any specific recommendations for Transactional Funding?

It would be nice to share ideas.A few more specifics: - I’m interested in single-family or small multi-family dwellings in A or B zones- The closer to the West Coast the better, but that said, I’d be willing to go all the way to Nova Scotia if that’s where the math works best...ideally I’d like to follow the one percent rule - Random detail: I’m actually a poet looking to support my writing habit through sound investing.

@Naeem Barbour I have never invested in Chicago so I can't help with specifics there.

*search this site using key word "house hack"5-why wouldn't you pull the equity from your house ( or leverage your house) and just by a rental property(paid off in 15 yrs by tenants, building equity for further acquisitions, future appreciation AND sale ) where the numbers will give you a specific profit, and you can retain your anonymity and personal space as a LL?

Overall they have been low maintenance and any issues were able to be solved by communicating via email.If there are any other specific questions, I'd be more than happy to answer. 

I wholeheartedly agree with @Bill Hampton that the local REIAs (and there are a few) are the best way to get started.Also, I urge you not to attempt seller financing without solid, state-specific training and documents.

If this topic has already been covered, a link to a blog post or specific podcast episode would be appreciated as well.Thanks everyone!