New Member/Investor - Cincinnati, OH

[Randy Hucker]

Hello, my name is Randy and I hope that everyone is doing well with Covid-19. I am brand new to the real estate game and looking to dive in. I am young (18) and hoping that I will be able to use it to my advantage. I have been reading around this site as well as several blogs written by one of the other contributors here. I've read Rich Dad Poor Dad and a mentor/investor suggested Nothing Down for the 2000's.

I'm in a really weird scenario. Being this young I work full time and have a very small but "abled-to-be-saved" income. I don't have a ton of money. I do have decent credit. However, to my advantage, I have no credit card debt, student loans, or car loans. 

Thank you mom and dad <3!

I'm trying to learn as much as possible but I also want to get going as soon as possible, I have a gut feeling that college isn't the way for me so I'm scrambling to work! I think analysis paralysis is what I want to avoid because I know myself.

I'm open to any suggestions, tips, or recommendations.

Again, stay safe everyone!

[Evan Polaski]

Yes, welcome @Randy Hucker, there are a great group of Cincinnati investors active here, all of whom I know would be willing to help you out with answers to your questions.  My advice is keep saving as much as possible and keep learning.  Read, listen to podcasts, ask questions here, etc.  Once our stay-at-home orders pass and there are some great meetups and groups available that I highly recommend attending. Use the Network link above and you can find them under Events.  

Beyond that, what are your goals?  I would start thinking where you want to be in 1, 5, 10 years from now and start mapping that course.  Of course this may all change, but setting those goals early and starting to take action towards them will be a great help and get you into action.