I do not have 5 layers of management that make my rates higher, no lender I work with pays for my office space, licensing, benefits, marketing department, compliance department.... 

Hey Andrew,  NYC real estate is such a fascinating (and sometimes crazy) market, and I'd love to help you dive into it.

I was thinking maybe Houston because my boyfriend lives there and I’m there a good portion of the year as is, but I’m open to any good market.

Paid platforms often offer additional features like market analytics, off-market property leads, and filters for investor-specific criteria, giving them a leg up over free options.Exactly, most platforms have to offset cost somewhere because of how expensive it is to keep the data up to date.

I’m new to REI and plan to invest locally in the Houston market.

Seems like you're just a marketer working on a contract basis (not that I'm defending the program or even saying it's legitimate).

if i am going to be ~$600/month negative, it would need to be a market that has rent growth far greater than inflation.good luck 

So if this $330k puts them close to the limit, and the market makes a downturn, there will be a margin call.

Let’s explore just two of the solutions that could help get you into your first home no matter the market.1.

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career.