Hello everyone. I am an investor from Texas.

Welcome man!

Since youre new, I just wanted to let you know that for me, the biggest step so far in buy and hold deals has been saving up enough for that first down payment.  

I bought my second place after living in my first home for 4 years, by refinancing for the full amount and then pulling out cash to purchase a good deal I found.  That has slowly snowballed and I now own 5 properties but it took some time.

There are other ways to do it, but this one has worked out for me well.  Either way best of luck and I hope you have a great one!

-Abe