I’ve actually co-owned w my mom for most of the last decade but am exploring options w friends and am just wondering how many others are out there that have either done it or thought about. 

If there are opportunities for collaboration or sharing industry insights, I would be delighted to explore them further.

@Josh WellsRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Hey,So after exploring all the different options I have decided that my best best is to develop a multi-family in these areas.

While Denton is a solid market with steady demand from students, don't hesitate to explore other areas within DFW for potential deals.Financing Options:Conventional Mortgage: Since you have a good credit score and zero debt, you're well-positioned to keep going with traditional mortgages.

That’s why I thought the pairing of millions of people moving to some of the riskiest, and potentially more expensive future real estate markets, was interesting to explore.

Are you looking to buy investments in the OC or are open to exploring other markets?

W-2, 1099, etc.) with passive income/loss from rentals is to meet the IRS requirements for Real Estate Professional Status or REPS (this also requires material participation in addition to specific requirements to be considered a REPS).Once you have clarity on whether or not you can offset non-passive income with rental losses you can then explore cost seg to accelerate depreciation (and some of the accelerated depreciation from cost seg will impact year 1)...

It’s a great moment to explore what's out there, weigh options, and go for the best fit.For sellers, a slower pace might mean adjusting expectations, but the demand remains steady.

**Stay Active in Real Estate:** Despite the uncertainty, continue exploring real estate opportunities.