Easy to read, responsible financial advice, and he demonstrates house hacking.I recommend you build a strong foundational understanding of real estate investing.1.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I know that neighborhood and all the houses I've looked at there had foundation problems.

It has had a foundation built, axels removed and skirting around the base.

If you are certain you need foundation work, get minimum of 3-4 quotes. 

Due to a some confusion, I let a foundation contractor into one of my tenants' units without giving the required 24-hour notice that I would need to enter the dwelling (my manager had at first said she'd notified the tenant who was at work, but there was a mix up).

Just make sure that you understand the maintenance (foundation and roofs) and tax/insurance costs that come with owning property in Texas.

Renovations would cost around $30,000 but the only things I've done are Plumbing, foundation work, gas line, and new windows.

By educating yourself, planning carefully, and leveraging the expertise of professionals, you're setting a solid foundation for a successful rental property portfolio.Feel free to ask any questions or seek advice as you embark on this exciting journey as I am a loan officer.

Renovations would cost around $30,000 but the only things I've done are Plumbing, foundation work, gas line, and new windows.