If enough people reach out, eventually it would be great to start a meetup group for STR investors in the area.

I ask why and they say "well I did not know my grandpop was going to die" and right when they say that usually they start to understand.Correct.  

I would recommend joining ULI (Urban Land Institute) They have a network of people that can provide exactly what you are looking for I discovered their youtube page last year and started binging......I would like to do the same...

Quote from @Jackson Harris: Hey Kai'ler for our STR portfolio and what our investors do is start getting it listed on Facebook/Zillow rental/Furnish Finder/etc now as a LTR for that time period you're talking about.

Or start a business which would require a lot more time than owning RE.If it were me and Dallas is appreciating, I'd probably hold onto it since you've had it since 2011.

I also just started working with Penn State Federal Credit Union.  

It’s great to see you starting your wholesaling journey here in Houston.

For the crowdfunding and similar platforms that are starting to rise, would the lower returns be a result of the diversification they provide or due to the different risks they come with?

., a large upgraded kitchen, two living rooms, ample parking, and a private backyard, the home is set for completion in May 2025, with leases starting in August 2025.

I'd feel comfortable investing ~$50k to start off.