Do NOT use it for your down payment on the new home.You should also do some research to map out when rents will rise enough to cover the current negative cashflow.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

My research guided me to form an LLC to hold the properties during repair/rehab (I am buying properties that need major fixing) and move them to another LLC where I will be collecting rent. 

Those products do exist.Here's some tips on how to find lenders that write this in Texas and for everyone else just in case it get's researched.1.

Quote from @Jose Laffitte: Hello All,I am fairly new to REI and taking some baby steps to do research and find lenders that will fit my needs.

Because of this, I have been running the numbers on many properties and doing my research in the Dallas area.

This is helpful and I'll need to do more research into a couple more firms to reduce the costs.

As someone who is excited about turn key/out of state investing, I am going to continue to do more research and circle back to Morris Invest/Sdira Wealth.

Spend time finding the best company you can in a market you have researched. 

I'd love some advice on financing options, risk mitigation, and property research.