I completely agree, these are great events to connect with like minded people and grow your network.

One more piece of advise to help make up your mind in the "pro" column: Georgia and Florida have started looking into the legal gray area of wholesaling without a real estate license.

I don't even mind paying ridiculous interest rates as I understand this is a big ask.

I’m not in Tyler, but I know how important it is to find like-minded people when starting out.

Indoor camera ONLY for the vacant period for safety/peace of mind then plan to remove once renting it out but will keep outdoor cameras. 

The trust would also acquire the new replacement property. 3) If you are renting the property to a related party, please keep in mind that it should be at fair market rental rates.  

Start with the end in mind --- what would be the investor's exit strategy for this home? 

Growth minded? 

If you are buying cashflowing properties, your DTI should improve with every property.Greg brings up a good point, but keep in mind you can only offset the subject property income by using 75% of the rent UNTIL you file it on your tax returns.

Keep in mind you'll generally need 20-30 days to refinance!