I guess I don't know how lucky we are to have found our property management after hearing all the comments. 

Some are spending hundreds—sometimes thousands—a month, draining their financial futureAs real estate investors, we know that wealth isn’t built by hoping for the next big win—it’s built by making calculated, smart moves.

If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

when you purchase a property, there are closing costs on top of the purchase price, and closing costs can be substantial - especially if there are points on the loan. 

Hey BP Community,I’m curious to hear from investors who are buying and holding land in DFW.

That’s an enormous achievement, and I wish you all the best as you start your real estate journey.

Quote from @Deborah Wodell: Yeah, being a manufactured home does limit lender options, but there are still possibilities.

Best option: don't invest in areas with high crime.Security cameras, motion-detecting lights, and plenty of signs that it's protected by a security system.

That's a great approach in terms of starting with a 3-month lease. 

I know there are lots of other perspectives, but I can share with you mine.