It is 100% the way the industry works.

Now, my focus is on building a strong portfolio, deepening my industry knowledge, and creating generational wealth through strategic investments.Welcome to the area!

Looking back, I probably could've added average sale price in the area.

Lawton definitely has its reputation, and you're right about the single-industry concern and the high crime perception, which makes it counterintuitive for many investors.

But seems 80% is average? 

My goals would be to increase monthly cash flow and have more access to the property's equity for things like Cap Ex, etc....Here's a blurb from a lender's website:"By combining banking functionality with home financing into one dynamic instrument, borrowers are able to save tens of thousands of dollars and years off their loan""Designed after popular programs around the world, the All In One First Lien HELOC is the nation’s first transactional offset type-mortgage program.Home financing and banking combined:Deposits lower your loan’s principalFunds remain available for expensesInterest is calculated on the average daily balanceThis lowers the monthly interest paymentsTens of thousands of dollars can be saved over the life of the loanMortgage freedom can be achieved in half the time or less

We like residential and want to do more long and short term rental but are becoming more and more interested in commercial like industrial or office.

The average listing price has risen 71% since the third quarter of 2023The second hottest ZIP code in the metro is Driftwood’s 78619Surprisingly, the third hottest neighborhood was 78664. 

I'm eager to meet and collaborate with fellow investors and industry experts who share my goals and principles.

I love meeting new people and creating relationships in different industries.