This is my first post and looking for advice. i am currently financially in a pretty good spot.

Google Sheets FTW, here plug in the numbers and see if that DTI box is red or green, boom there's your answer.You will spot a REI non-friendly lender in about 2 seconds when they start telling you about how the rental income from the property you are purchasing needs to  be on your tax returns to count that rental income.

Actually, our ideal spot for buying a house this past year was the area between Middletown & Burkittsville... but we couldn't afford the house and acreage we wanted there, so headed 15 minutes west over the mountain.  

Monthly payment at 1265.Eyeing a local duplex,  good spot in a developing down town with some nice features including fenced backyard and garage.  

If you want to do wholesaling, try to narrow down the sweet spot in your area for wholesaling so you won't be spending too much money at first.  

Well said and spot on, I say NYC is and will be the most tenant friendly city and nothing will be done for landlords.Thank god I finish investing in New York, there is no positive outcome for beginner and mid level investors.

I felt like I was on the spot so I didn't mention my previous work history and how I can provide tax returns for the past three years. 

Also, unlike investing in stocks/market, I want that sense of pride in pointing at property and say, "Yes, that is mine."

The way you are describing your Investment idea, reminds me of beginner Stock Investors.

I recently just finished college but am a avid investor in the stock market.