New to investing

[Marissa Meza]

Hello! My husband and I are beginning our future of real estate investing. 

[Melissa Justice]

@Marissa Meza,

Hi there! Excited to hear you and your husband are starting your real estate investing journey. A great first step is to define your goals - are you looking for cash flow, long-term appreciation, or a mix of both? From there, you can start researching markets that fit your budget and strategy.

Since you’re just getting started, turnkey single-family rentals in Midwest or Southeast markets can be a smart option. They often come leased and cash-flowing, and some even offer incentives like cash back at closing or builder contributions toward rate buydowns if you’re considering new builds.

Also, connecting with property source providers, property managers, or other out-of-state investors can save a lot of trial and error. Even starting small with one property and scaling as you learn the ropes is a solid approach.

Happy to share more about what has worked for other investors. Best of luck!