Your living expenses get rolled into the investment, which can offset the expense (you're paying $1300 in rent each month--including that in your calculations for either a duplex or a home with an adu may make the investment numbers work better)I would strongly encourage you to spend a lot of time figuring out how to make a house hack work for you guys.

Very odd that folks are still financially strong enough to hold on.   

That Houston value-add sounds like a solid win.If you’re exploring U.S. markets, you’ll find a lot of strong plays—some interesting activity in the Southeast and Midwest right now.

and yes, i would recommend being in a strong financial position with substantial reserves.

This proactive approach has made a significant difference in maintaining positive cash flow and ensuring long-term success in my investments.Key Lesson #5: Build a Strong Network Finally, I wish I had focused on building a network of real estate professionals earlier in my journey.

Do you see urban areas like Austin losing their appeal or is there still enough draw from tech jobs and lifestyle to keep that market strong?

Please let me know if all of this is unnecessary or a valid strategy for building strong business credit.

You'll also find some clients that like to juice the commission on performance metrics, similar to what you posted, but that is also relatively rare as most owners feel if they're paying you north of $300,000, you should just try to get top dollar with strong terms.

However, if you are buying multiple properties to keep in your rental portfolio, I strongly suggest that each property have it's own LLC. 

So, while the news sounds grim, Florida's real estate is still strong—especially in high-demand areas like vacation spots.Let’s keep adapting, and I’m confident things will level out.