I have California investor friends buying in Texas (Dallas and San Antonio). 

These can sometimes offer better cash flow, especially if you’re in a family-friendly area with unique features like extra square footage, an ADU, or flexible layouts.

As a second generation Mexican,I knew no one in my family or close friends who did real estate.

I am creating an llc with a couple friends as we go into this new endeavor.

If you find a sublet-friendly co-op and it requires an "All-Cash buyer", there could be a good reason.The points you mentioned regarding co-ops are valid but do not apply to all co-op boards across this market.

It would be a huge mistake to jump into a strategy without understanding how to deal with problems that may very well arise, more especially when the property is in tenant-friendly states. 

So... if I were to advise a friend, I'd tell them, sure, if you really wanna buy, this platform is fine, just like Roofstock is fine, if you really don't have a team built out and trust built in to find better deals & opportunities.

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Glad you asked my friend.  

Hey Natasha - Happy to put you in touch with my investor friendly agent/investor in the area.