both options have pros, but it really depends on your goals right now.If you put the $10k toward buying a property, you’re building your investment portfolio, which could appreciate over time and possibly bring in rental income or long-term gains.

But I’d also recommend asking other real estate investors in your local area or even here on BiggerPockets.

It will depend on your preferences and how well you think you will tolerate having a room mate as you approach a new life with your partner.

: While recent headlines have sparked a lot of confusion, the reality is that in many transactions, sellers are still offering compensation to buyer agents—especially when it helps attract more qualified buyers and get the home sold faster.Expensive or cheap: a more complicated question that really depends on your feasiblity and long-term goalslocation: I say this is important especially if you want to focus on airbnb

Hi Jay,I've purchased a few properties through Real Wealth and overall, it's been good.

some banks are georestricted so it depends on where you are.

@James Ryan I am a fellow veteran, real estate investor, and realtor in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area.

Looking to start investing into real estate. 

Add a knowledge of the real estate market in general for the area.   

My funds are tied up in my own real estate business with other partners, but I can still be a partner to your business, as a CPA and real estate finance expert.