Anyone in the Dallas, TX area?

[John Kintz]

Hi all, I'm 22 years old and live in the Dallas, TX area. I work full time and also starting back up in school part time this spring semester. I've been wanting to get into real estate investing for some time now but at this point it's all about taking action! Is anyone from the Dallas area? Also, what would yall's advice be on where to start in dallas? Single family or multi family? Recommended startegy? Thank you in advance!

[Tyler Hodgson]

@John Kintz welcome to BP! What school are you going to? What’s your focus? 

I’m in the Dallas area, and I’ve lived here since childhood. Definitely start with house hacking. Buy a property as a primary residence, and then eithe rent out the other units (or bedrooms in the case of a single family home). 

You can do a single family or a multi family for your first deal, just depending on your preferences. You should connect with @Kenneth McKeown, he’s a fellow investor and a local real estate agent. He’s helped A LOT of guys on BP learn the ropes and get started on their investing journeys. 

Let me know if you have any specific questions about financing, taxes, and strategy!