Welcome to BP, Michael and Timothy.Michael, you say buying your first home, not sure if you mean your home or your first investment property.

My brother and I are planning to go into Real Estate Investment, we are currently reading and studying the following books; Flip by Rick Villani and Clay Davis, Flipping Houses for dummies by Ralph Roberts, The E Myth by Michael Gerber and Launching a Leadership Revolution by Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward and How to flip a house in 5 simple steps by Michael LaCava.We understand knowledge is the key to becoming successful real estate investors so any tips or advice, you would like to share with two New Yorkers please feel free.We both look forward to becoming active members of bigger pockets Thank you

I will say that Michael Carbonare and Brian Gibbons can give you the best info and input you can find.

Michael Immordino that is incorrect.

Michael, I am in a similar position as you.

Keep your name off the title and closing has to be cheaper then a double close.More about taxes in Houston see Michael Plaks website.

I don't know if you are getting a tax refund or not but this is a good time to store away a large chunk of money away for marketing.You can contact Jerry Puckett or Michael Q for help with Yellow Letter mail marketing if you decide to outsource your letters.

My name is Michael Ridley and I am an aspiring real estate investor.

Michael Seeker Thanks, mike.

@Michael Siekerkathats actually Houston prices.