Well, my wife and I were considering changing our automatic payments for $500 extra a month toward principal on our house to 0 to reinvest it elsewhere, and this post inspired me to actually crunch the numbers.

Very excited to be jumping into this awesome new world, and inspired by so many like you on this site!

I've been inspired by your work on BP (including your books) and have learned more from you about flipping than anyone.So, thanks for the superb and very helpful post!

As for your current living situation, I don't feel as if paying rent right now should be frowned upon, for the following reasons:1- As long as you're not taking on the entire cost yourself by living alone, I am sure your rent payment is not nearly as much as a 1 bedroom place would be.  2- If you do have to rent, which in this situation it appears you do currently, although it doesn't build equity, it may give you time to learn the market around you while paying minimal rent (No swanky water-front apartment with all of the amenities, this is obviously extremely pricey) 3- This is also a great opportunity to find some inspiration for your future in real estate. 

Here's something that will inspire you: (How I Made Over $1M on 1 Building)https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/64...Now go think bigger :)

Would love you recommendations here.Avery - great podcast, you are an inspiration to newbies.  

Your story is inspiring!

Until now it was to me just a percentage figure with no meaning.It is wonderful and inspiring to see an Aussie doing well in the US!

I'm just hoping to find some inspiration from other people with the same ideas here on BP.

Inspiring to say the least, especially for a new investor like myself.