All Forum Posts by: Ryan Harrell

James,
Welcome to BiggerPockets, and best of luck as you get started. I'm curious—do you have a goal in mind for how many properties you'd like to own over time?

Pratik,

Welcome to BP! Are you looking to be more hands-on or passive with your investments? 

Hi @Marty Shawn

Welcome to BP! Many of the investors I work with have been in similar situations. Investing out-of-state in lower-cost markets can be lucrative, but thorough research is key to choosing the right areas and neighborhoods. If you're interested, I'd be happy to discuss turnkey as an option. Best of luck!

Richard,

Welcome to BP! My advice would be to save until you have 20-30% for a down payment on a long-term rental in the median price range ($150K-$300K) and focus on markets with diverse economies and housing prices below the U.S. median for better affordability and stable long-term returns. House hacking is also great for first-time investors, and you can get an FHA loan with a significantly lower downpayment.

Good luck!

Welcome! 

Hey Rowdy, 

Welcome! Take your time to learn and build a strong foundation. Are you leaning towards any particular strategy so far?

 Nice - I love Kansas City from a buy and hold perspective. I worked with an institutional buyer for a few years, and they focused on areas like Overland Park, Lee's Summit, and Leavenworth. Good luck! 

Hey Peter, 

Congratulations! Where do you plan on investing?

Hi Erik,

Welcome to BP! Congrats on your success so far. Do you invest locally in Tampa Bay or out of state? 

Hey Jack, welcome and good luck!