I define small business owners as people who employ w2 employees.

In areas like Frisco, Plano, or Arlington, proximity to major employers and universities like TCU or SMU can make a big difference.Stay Curious and PersistentReal estate investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

I would employ full-time paid employees as moderators, not VAs or people willing to help (although they are great for doing it) because it is what makes the site better to get rid of the dust.2.

For individuals with full-time jobs in other industries, meeting this threshold is challenging unless real estate is a substantial focus outside regular employment.

The biggest employer shut down about a year ago and 3  hurricanes (2 major) hit directly in the last year.

As a US citizen I have an SSN, file taxes every year on my foreign employment income, hold US-domiciled assets (stocks, IRA, 401k), and I have a ~15 year credit history with a decently high score.

These policies have been to the detriment of small businesses, the self employed and to large extent  true GDP producers.

Spacious common areas and a quiet neighborhood.I’m drawn to this tenant group because traveling nurses often make great renters—employed, responsible, and in need of temporary housing.

Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!

Columbus also has great macroeconomics - lots of job growth, population growth, and major employers developing here.