The stage is set, the spotlight awaits—embrace the journey, and let your dreams take flight.

At this stage, I see this strategy as one of the top three approaches for me to start actively investing. 

I never bought my dream home at the stage of my career when I was at the age you are. 

So now I’m stuck at the stage of choosing a market.I have ~$60k saved up and set aside (separate from personal expense/emergency funds).

So at the refinance stage, you could be borrowing more money, at a higher rate, with amortization put into the loan, so the property is now negative for cash flow.

With me being a beginning investor, Zach has been very patient in listening to me sort out my inner doubts/conflicts while also helping me better understand the stages of purchasing an investment.

I agree, the houses i want are out of my budget and also dont want to be stuck in the paralysis by analysis stage !  

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

Yes, they can run a soft pull to pre approve it does not hurt the credit at the initial stages for no reason.

Below is the median net worth of Americans by age according to a recent "Survey of Consumer Finances" conducted by the Federal Reserve.Under 35: $13,90035-44: $91,30045-54: $168,60055-64: $212,50065-74: $266,40075 and over: $254,800At this stage in your life, if you are ahead of the average American, what do you attribute your "success" to?