You can create a rental listing that is posted on all of the popular online "for rent" platforms.

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Strategy wise some of it is personal preference but house hacking and buy & hold are both popular options.

I'm wondering if one or two programs are regarded as more popular here at BP, and if there are any bad deals (overcharging, weak software, bad capabilities) to look out for.

@Shelly Floyd The latest contract can be found on the TREC website (www.trec.texas.gov) under "Popular Forms".

congrats  nothing wrong with paid for real estate. although as you say it will not be a popular position to take on BP.I sold all my rentals and paid off all my loans.. 

I know it is not the most popular way into REI but, I say find the deal and then go find a lender. 

I was told single person LLC is most popular and you could include your spouse. 

Once social media became popular, people became more ruthless through the web. 

I concur that the popular flipping TV shows do a great disservice to the average real estate investor.