You’re already ahead by owning and renting out two properties.

It's great that you're an alum, you've got a head start on understanding the market and a tenant's perspective.I've been a student housing specialist in Binghamton for almost ten years and have seen a lot of changes over that time.

Doing proper research — looking at the chain of title and checking the NY court system — gives you an edge most first-time buyers don’t have.I actually maintain a Brooklyn Pre-Foreclosure dataset (updated Oct 2025) that pulls verified filings straight from the New York State Unified Court System, showing dates of default, mortgage balances, and more.

Should I involve an attorney ahead of time to check for liens, back taxes, or other encumbrances that might transfer with the property?

What helped me, and what I’m most passionate about, is simplifying the process: pick one strategy, learn just enough to take your next step, and ignore everything that isn’t tied to that first move.Houston has a solid investor community, so keep connecting, keep asking questions, and find a few people who are a bit ahead of you.

With your construction background and project management experience, you're already ahead of the game, that knowledge will save you thousands and help you spot value others might miss.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can go thorough the classes, take the tests, become an agent under a broker for a short while, then leave the brokerage, put your license in suspension, and go on with life (you can wholesale or don't wholesale)Or, you can pass the test and straight away put your license in suspension, and go on with life (you can wholesale or don't wholesale)Is what you meant, is that you can't be an active agent in good standing, without being under a broker, unless you're a broker?

I saw an interesting post asking new investors what they fear most about buying real estate. It was a variety of things depending on the person, like do I have enough cash, how do I lease it out, I'm looking for prope...

Most investors look at their numbers once a year — usually when their CPA asks for them in March.By then, it’s too late to make changes.The best investors I’ve worked with — the ones who always seem one step ahead — have a habit I call the Quarterly Check-In.Every 3 months, they:- Review income and expenses for each property.- Check if their financing or insurance still makes sense.- Plan upcoming repairs or improvements before they become emergencies.- Look at their tax position and make small moves early — instead of big ones in a panic later.It doesn’t take long.

At your age I would say go ahead and try it out.