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@Layth BataynehTo optimize your investment in DFW, join local real estate groups, attend events, use social media, and engage with agent-friendly agents.

A lot of this game has turned into a social media/marketing business instead of RE investing.  

They are often classified as operating expenses or maintenance expenses rather than capital improvements (assets).Washer/Dryer/Stove/Refrigerator: These are assets as they are considered durable goods that will benefit the property over an extended period.New Baseboards/Trim, Doors: These are generally considered assets because they enhance the property's value and are not typically replaced frequently.Furnace/AC: These are significant components of the property and are categorized as assets due to their long-term benefit.Paint, Light Fixtures: These can be a bit nuanced.

I have a 2 bed 1 bath garden unit, I have this possible tenant who is interested, she makes about $3500 with disability and social services.

@Shaun BeckRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

They can buy property any way they want, including with cash, but the low interest rate mortgage on their reasonably lightly levered acquisition is an attractive component of the deal.

I don't keep printed copies of their social, date of birth, driver's license, etc.

The other component to this is people continue the "contact the SEC with a tip".

By strategic, I'm assuming you mean brand/positioning/strategy and not specifically social media marketing, correct?