No problem, though—I can get close to $100K saved by the end of the year, so I’ll be in a much stronger position.My question is, is there a specific number I should be striving for that would put me in a good position to invest in real estate?

Look for areas with stronger rental demand, lower property taxes, and minimal HOA fees to keep expenses down.

An even stronger indicator is that I am getting more and more orders to do BPOs (broker price opinions) for "banks".

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While creative financing options are interesting, having more cash on hand seems like it would put me in a much stronger position and open up better opportunities.That said, I’m still curious—at what point do you think someone is truly ‘ready’ to start investing in real estate?

However, the DFW area stands out due to its stronger appreciation, rapid population growth, and overall economic expansion.

Hey everyone,I’m a real estate investor looking to build stronger relationships with agents to access off-market deals.

If you're going to start in a market you're eventually going to live in, I think that's a stronger case for that market."

If they have a stronger marketing plan and better local expertise, it could be a smart switch.Hope this helps!

NC usually provides better cash flow and Phoenix is characterized for stronger appreciation than NC.