After that's under control, focus on increasing income through additional work at your current job, taking on a side hustle, or finding ways to increase income on your existing rental.At the same time, educate yourself.

A lot of my out of state real estate clients really like this market because the macroeconomics look so good for this market - population is growing, job growth is growing, and so many companies moving and developing here.

Stocks don't give you this.The tax code's most beneficial deductions are geared for taxpayers who create jobs (owning a business) or who house others (rental properties).

You could create an operating agreement granting one of you the powers - but it is a fair amount of energy/time/activity for someone to manage and find deals.

Someone who has a Great job that does not allow them to move, would never be tempted to move.  

We operate in the DFW, San Antonio, and Houston markets, helping investors grow their portfolios with turnkey LTR properties.

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

They are out of control.Yes many times Rad has had job ads up for an “executive protection agent”.

Completing the setup will likely lead to smoother operations and peace of mind in the long run.

I know that you do a great job smoothing out any "rough spots" in the lending process, so that certainly helps when the deal starts to go sideways...