Due to me not being able to enter a legally binding contract I don't think I can really start this until next year, but I want to put myself in a position to get an educated start out of the gate.

I’ve found Bigger Pockets invaluable and educational.

I know there are ways to get a higher ROI but you are paying for a real estate education too right?

I also advised them that we aren't willing to go month to month because my wife and I are planning a trip out of the country for two months and we can't allow the house to sit vacant without renters during this time (and then have to return and spend another month looking for and qualifying new tenants).

I am in my education phase now looking for a possible mentor in my area and working on my financing options!

The only thing is I need to learn more about the Flood Insurance process and need more education about purchasing in flood zones.

But right now you aren't adding enough context for anyone to be able to appreciate—or take seriously—the idea you have.

Been listing to BP podcast for about a year Big Fan,Great Education I've been trying to get the ball rolling this year to owner my first rental property wanting to house hack" so the beginning of the year I've started a savings just for my first deal we all know their are 52 weeks in a year so I vowed to myself to put $100 up a week its what I can afford on my salary but I've been going strong.

I'm currently doing the same, educating myself while waiting on the arrival of my second son.

Do your due diligence and then trust your numbers and pull the trigger.Get out of education mode and get into investment mode as soon as you can.