I currently own a few long term rentals in Southern California so I am not a stranger to the real estate game, but definitely a stranger to the midwest market.

I want to get skin in the game and have feelings of FOMO waiting, but at the same time it feels like I could be rushing into a headache all at once. 

Pittsburgh is where we are going to settle down and we plan to then expand throughout Appalachian states.We have property management experience and personal funds to put skin in the game.

Sh 130 and Mopac Expressway is a game changer for Hutto and that area.

@Chris Seveney, I’ve seen the same: anything below 1.0 rarely gets over the finish line unless there’s serious skin in the game or a story that makes the lender comfortable.

There are other players in the game to compare with like Kenny Bedwell at STR Insights or Bill Faeth's coaching.

Hi Selam-You asked what are the stages of a real estate closing and where are the friction points and how to help make the process go smoothly.If you are new to the game, an investor friendly Realtor or experienced mentor should be able to make the closing process go smoothly.Step 1.

Appreciate the reminder that real estate is a long game built on trust and patience.

You get "General ideas" that may get you into trouble.I suggest you either work for one of the companies first, to see if you like the game or get personal "one on one" training.Wholesaling is a common entry point for new investors.First understand, the guys on You Tube that are popular, state in their YouTube videos that they spend between $25,000 and $50,000 a MONTH to get the numbers they are talking about.

You get "General ideas" that may get you into trouble.I suggest you either work for one of the companies first, to see if you like the game or get personal "one on one" training.Is it profitable, yes - is it "Easy" not really, Does it work, Yes.