First time buyer/ investor

[Shannon Turner]

First time home buyer/investor in my early trying to avoid the analysis paralysis and looking to get started should I be talking to a lender or agent first

[Joe Aiola]

@Shannon Turner I agree with @Christopher H. that there's no special order you have to start with, but I do think it's critically important that you have a basic understanding of real estate and are truly ready to buy. This is a relationships business so the last thing you want to do is waste anybody's time. 

For example, if you're not strong financially, then maybe it's a better idea to keep learning while you take care of your finances first. I do not know where you are on your journey, but I hope you get my point! If you are ready to take the next step, then I agree with everyone above and would start to build relationships with both an agent and a lender.

Best of luck!