I currently reside with my family in our primary residence, and have been consuming podcasts and books, with the goal of buying our first investment property by the end of the year, if not sooner.

Like I said he's got $12k student debt, no consumer debt, no car loan.

I just think agents need to educate themselves better on market analysis and the rest of us as consumers need to know how to vet an agent.

I currently own 3 houses in the Arlington, Hurst, mid-cities area of Texas, so getting a 4th loan may be tricky and very time consuming.

Yes this is very tedious and time consuming....but I have had results that far surpass any paid campaign.

That 5K could be eaten up quickly by repairs that were not visible up front, and then there is still the fact that there will be closing costs too that will consume that 5K (even flat fee listing on the resale with a 2.5% commission to buyer's agent will take more than 3K alone).Maybe this can work as a "subject to", but that is another topic - and it might not be a good candidate for that approach because you still have that big rehab number.

Moving a large amount of stuff is expensive and time consuming.

They will naturally tell you big jobs are time consuming.

That is a massive amount of monthly debt to have in addition to your primary mortgage and any consumer debt that you would have.

Final payment cannot be demanded until the contract is completed to the satisfaction of all parties.Signatures of all parties.A clear and conspicuous notice stating: That all home improvement contractors and subcontractors shall be registered and that any inquiries about a contractor or subcontractor relating to a registration should be directed to the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Home Improvement Contractor Program, with the Office's address and phone number.