be sure to stick to your 70% rule for the flip, know your numbers. run everything conservatively. overbudget for time and costs but 15-20% Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Disclaimer: I am not a financial professional and this is not financial advice.

Just got off the phone with the zoning guy and he said since both of my lots pre-date the zoning regulations in the city, they're grandfathered in so-to-speak, which means I am able to build a single family on each one!

If you have some connection/professionals that you trust who can give you unbiased information on the area you are interested in investing, then remote investing becomes easy.I live in Texas, and invest in the Midwest (IL, OH) because we have boots on the ground that provide us necessary infrastructure needed to underwrite, buy and manage properties.

Keep in mind all this stuff is uber regulated, very detailed, far from simple.

It was a lot of back and forth, but they bring the value of design professionals to the table.

A professional property manager should handle the heavy lifting, ensuring your investment is protected and profitable without adding stress to your plate.

That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.