Hey everybody! My name is Nate, I am new at this whole real estate investing. Like a lot of people here, I first read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and was motivated to create a life that I deserve. I am currently saving for my first investment. I have also read the great book "The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down. 

I am a flight attendant at one of the big three airlines in the country and this allows me to live almost anywhere I want. I am trying to use this to my advantage. My strategy I think would be best in buy and hold rentals. I think that the best way to start would be of course to buy and duplex, triplex or quad somewhere and renting out the extra bedrooms to get my real estate career started. 

I have nailed down a list of 10 different cities/regions I would like to live in. Those areas are Atlanta, Pheonix, Houston, Fort Lee (NJ)/Union City, Philadelphia, Seattle, Boston, LA (surrounding area), San Jose, and Chicago. I am looking for advice on the real estate markets in these cities. 

Thank you in advance for any helpful info that is given! I can't wait to start this journey! 

Hey Nathan, where's your Hub?

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Nathan! You found the right place for information!

-Julio

@Mike Hurney Hey Mike. I currently am based in SFO. I used to crashpad it out when I was on call a lot in sf, but I've put in a transfer for EWR, because I grew up on the East coast. 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets! we do deals in philly, but I cant say how they compare. Remember there are investors making money in all these markets. Most important thing is that you start! 

Best of luck on your REI journey!

@Nathan Poore I can help if you’d like to know more about Chicago market. Each neighborhood has its own unique qualities in the city. It really depends on your style and how you’d like to invest. It sounds like you have the right mindsets so far! Maybe it would help to narrow the cities more...maybe have the top 3 in mind. So excited for you already. Can’t wait to hear more of what you’re planning next!

Originally posted by @Nathan Poore :

Hey everybody! My name is Nate, I am new at this whole real estate investing. Like a lot of people here, I first read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and was motivated to create a life that I deserve. I am currently saving for my first investment. I have also read the great book "The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down. 

I am a flight attendant at one of the big three airlines in the country and this allows me to live almost anywhere I want. I am trying to use this to my advantage. My strategy I think would be best in buy and hold rentals. I think that the best way to start would be of course to buy and duplex, triplex or quad somewhere and renting out the extra bedrooms to get my real estate career started. 

I have nailed down a list of 10 different cities/regions I would like to live in. Those areas are Atlanta, Pheonix, Houston, Fort Lee (NJ)/Union City, Philadelphia, Seattle, Boston, LA (surrounding area), San Jose, and Chicago. I am looking for advice on the real estate markets in these cities. 

Thank you in advance for any helpful info that is given! I can't wait to start this journey! 

Nathan, great to have you!