I think you hit the nail on the head, Joe. 

I better understand his decisions to preserve capital to protect their parks and investors.  

Henry you nailed it.

I think you nailed it- the market was reacting to the influx of jobs, which likely comes with transplants looking for housing.

Now, if you listen carefully you will find that he too found some of the same things that others mentioned...no deals in Austin, prices were too high...but then he adjusted his approach and nailed it!

I am definitely juggling a lot, laying the foundation to eventual financial freedom is fighting tooth and nail for every inch.

While outsourcing overseas may be tempting, I would recommend nailing down your processes prior to teaching someone, or you'll wind up with their processes, at best. 

Anyways, I think @Caleb Brown hit the nail on the head.

With $750K, start by focusing on cash-flowing rental properties in stable markets like Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Birmingham, blending appreciation and income.Use financing strategically to scale while preserving liquidity for value-add opportunities like BRRRR or small multifamily properties.Allocate a portion of funds for flips or mobile home parks to diversify and boost capital.

Meeting critical dates is the key to nailing a successful closing.