There's been a few Houston developers on Biggerpockets podcast episodes.One that comes to mind is Donovan Adesoro. 

If you can establish a solid network (even virtually at first), and maybe leverage your savings to buy a property with rehab in mind, the reward could be the path you're looking for to make those five-year goals a reality.Of course, the risks are there, but if you're comfortable and see the upside, it could be worth leaning into.If you need more insight into BRRRR execution or anything specific about market selection and building a remote team, feel free to ask.Hope that helps!

Also, be prepared for paperwork and some level of bureaucracy, but keep in mind that if you’re willing to work through it, the rewards can be substantial.

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Harv Ecker- Secrets if the Millionaire Mind- that’s a great book about your inner game of wealth and getting to your why!

$500,000 after taxes is likely close to $325,000(maybe more or maybe less).Assuming cash-flow from rentals is offset by depreciation, you would need $325,000 of annual cash-flow from the rentals.If you can get $200 / door / monthYou would need 135 doorsYou can work on this type of math to figure out how much rentals you need.Be mindful that rentals require some type of work.

That's the key component that is usually missing when I hear other entrepreneurs/investors say they don't like QBO.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

First, keep in mind that some lenders might let you use more than 75% of the rental income, especially if you have a solid rental history or property management in place.

Keep in mind that most residential mortgages are conforming loans that are resold on the secondary market and bundled into mortgage backed securities.

Keep in mind you'll never have all the information and there will always be unknowns and assumptions.