Keep an eye on rent growth trends and neighborhood developments, attend local real estate meetups, and connect with other investors through BiggerPockets forums and local Facebook groups.

Fee simple lots provide greater flexibility than multifamily projects under one parcel.4) Kimberly Byrum - Lease-Up Rates by Asset Type:Garden Style Multifamily: 18 units per monthBTR Cottage Style: 12 units per monthBTR SFH Detached: 8 units per month5) John Jones (BBL Building) - Efficient and thoughtful design remains the best way to reduce costs.6) Tony Benge Margins are comparable between garden style multi-family & BTR, but BTR is in much higher demand.It was a great turnout, excited to see the BTR sector’s growth between now and next year’s event!

This is especially helpful if you've built up significant equity in your current home and want to leverage it to grow your portfolio without tying up all your cash.Since you're based in Collin County, you're in an ideal market for growth.

How do you balance growth and liquidity?

How can you get into a growth mindset if your finances are a mess?

You can usually find news articles, real estate websites, or government agencies that report annual growth.

That’s where growth happens.

I tend to recommend some of the secondary markets to the investors that I work with where the growth is obvious and the properties still cashflow.  

Midtown and Corktown are also seeing growth, though prices are creeping higher.As for the 1% rule, I completely understand your concerns.

At some point in growth you'll want to start thinking about Appfolio.