In my opinion, the first step is understanding the vernacular more so than where to look.

It’s awesome that you’re already thinking strategically about getting into real estate early on, many people wait years before taking this step, so you’re ahead of the game.You’re right about Dallas being a competitive market, and finding cash-flowing houses in good areas under $300-400k can be challenging, especially with rising interest rates.

Managing a short-term rental (STR) can feel like a full-time job. Constantly juggling guest messages, cleaning schedules, and last-minute bookings can turn the dream of passive income into a daily grind.
But with the...

Pros and Cons of Off-Market DealsLet’s break it into pieces, How to Find Them, Advantages, Risks, and Tips,How to Find Them: Being proactive involves driving around, knocking on doors (sometimes engaging with people who aren’t in the best mood...), making cold calls, and sending mailers.

My questions are stepping stones to help people do their due diligence.

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast host @Dave Meyer want's to help our community learn by giving real life examples of deals folks from our community have purchased or are considering purchasing by reviewing these deals and walking through step by step how he would think of this deal!

The best way to position yourself for a successful 1031 exchange is to be as proactive as you can when finding your replacement property.

It all starts with a website and online presence.Let me know if you need step-by-step directions how to do this right.

What are the steps to closing a deal with hard money?

Welcome Megan and congrats on taking your first step!