Lots of demand drivers in West Dallas.....one of the largest medical centers in the country is #1 transplant patients, long term medical care patients, residents, fellows, drs training in different disciplines like those at Scottish Rite......downtown Dallas #2....

The problem with practicing underwriting on your own on live / real world examples is that there's no "answer sheet" or way to check your assumptions against what others have come up with, so you never really know how well you've done on your underwriting compared to more experienced underwriters. 

I am south fl transplant and currently in maryville, just outside knoxville, and would certainly be happy to share what i have learned about the area in the time i have spent here.

I’m a fellow newbie recently transplanted to the Cleveland, TN area just NE of you.

If you're one of those timid folk who would rather swim with crocodiles than head the eviction process yourself then hire a lawyer - I recommend finding one who will evict for a set rate so you don't end up getting some crazy, unexpected bill.I evict tenants on my own (when I lived out of state my lawyer friend helped me do two evictions free of charge but the other two evictions I performed myself - they're a tad bit awkward, sure, but not as awkward as letting someone live rent free in your property).

@Nicholas L.Thank you for the idea to house hack, I am considering that in the future, but right now I am fortunate enough to be able to live rent-free at my parent's house for the indefinite future and want to start a portfolio of out-of-state rentals with my father.

I also have a biker style clothing company called Joshua Tree Sun which has connected me with tons of LA fashion people and JT transplants who are very much on the "in" as far as whats coming down the pike in JT.

This is my first post, I am excited to be part of the community.Very similar situation to a previous post here..I am a Chicago transplant living in Orange, California.

You got this don’t let the naysayers live rent free in your head

Having the ability to live rent free or at the very least have your living expenses drastically reduced will help set you up for your next investment.