However, there are good deals in both markets.The key is to know your numbers and what makes a good investment.

Lease options, and there are a variety of types of lease options, can be a good starting strategy for many aspiring investors. 

You already have a good chunk in the brokerage account, it will only snowball from here. 

I have only had good experiences with Norada to date.

@Gil CanfuWith a $300k price range, you're definitely in a good position to find some solid investment opportunities in the North Texas market.

Some have really good builder incentives right now.

It looks good) I stumbled across someone locally who does it, but I'm sure you could find someone there if you or other out-of-town investors like the idea of paying a bit more for that level of security and obtain a remote monitoring source of the exterior of the properties.

Good info.

A good tax professional can save you more than they charge you. 

Hello BP,The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a valuable metric to monitor, as it measures inflation from a business perspective (what businesses pay for services/goods) that isn't always reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or "inflation" which is commonly discussed in headlines and among other investors.