I personally believe that a better way to jump into mid term rentals is to take a course on buidling a property management company or cohosting business where you bring your skillset to the table without the intial investment into all the furniture and leases.

Any recommendations on Houston REI groups that meet in person or virtually?

Be that person who set's up some STR's there, runs em there, and really caters it to the US "bucket list" tourist. 

Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.  

I am here to create a business strategy that protects personal and business investments and mitigates risk,  procure a coach or mentor, and set up tax strategies to create long-term wealth for myself and my family. 

Be prepared to follow up multiple times, using different forms of communication—calls, emails, and if possible, in-person visits to their office.

If the IRS has a Form 1098, they assume that the person listed on the form made the payments, and they move on. 

And what if the one person you didn't check has a criminal background, has collections, and more?

In addition, you want a separate bank account for the rental property to separate it from your personal accounts.

I’m especially interested in residential rentals, STR's, or multifamily properties, but I’m open to exploring other areas as well.I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights from experienced investors, and contribute however I can to this community.