Conversations with investors reveal that even those earning six-figure salaries face substantial pay cuts when changing jobs, often by 25-50%.

I am excited to be part of BP and look forward to growing and learning from experienced individuals.

The majority have had substantial recent price decreases, which seems concerning for long-term property value appreciation.

It’s all about individual tax planning.

I also found Brad Sumrok's apartment investing program ($35K for you and your spouse or $25K individual) which is also based in Texas. 

I have the reserves to weather defaults and my team knows their portfolio level numbers, so it's just a matter of getting note investors and lenders on board.15 years payments and 50% LTV are the limits we're seeing for each individual method by the way.

If the dues are exorbitant or there isn't a clearly defined value being brought to owners, maybe pass on it, but I'd say by and large that STRA's are well worth what is usually a pretty small individual investment. 

Spending quality time with your kids and connecting with inspirational individuals are definitely enriching pursuits outside of real estate.

Insurance in TX increased substantially in the last years, on average 10% per year, in some cases even experienced 30% annual increase.  

If the house did, you can get out of the contract if the house is not in substantially the same condition as when you went under contract.