. - Expertise in local laws and rules: Investing in real estate is hyper localized not only for value and potential but in rules and regulations.

Any regulations or risks I should be aware of?

Your first priority should  be compliance with federal and state lending regulations. 

My goals are to provide financial freedom for my future family and establish a sustainable safety net if physical limitations prevent me from retiring from my current W-2s.

Hey everyone, I talked to a laywer the other day that told me under new federal regulations you still have to release the names of the stakeholders.

Each step my cash took along the path of my plan was established based on how (strategy used), where (market invested in), and when (cash needed to move onto the next deal (the plan).Each step required a specific amount of added cash exiting the deal as required by the next step, so I did deals that may have a cash profit that someone else wouldn't have done because they were looking at a disconnected result. 

The HOA might encourage swift action, but the authority usually lies with the city.PS: Texas counties have more power over land use regulations than cities in some cases, which can influence how properties in rural areas are managed after a disaste

Overall, this deal has allowed us to establish a solid foundation Lessons learned?

Older homes are typically in more established neighborhoods.

This really caught me off guard and I personally felt as if this was a bad way to establish a relationship with a new client.