An email went out this morning with the code to active the perk!

Hanging around people that are actively doing it definitely helps. 

There is active development happening on the street, which is a great sign.

Great to see you here and active on the platform!

On that note, my son Jorge is actively wholesaling properties in Katy.

It sounds like you want more time, so active investing such as flipping or rehabbing might not be ideal.

PropertRadar has been a huge help in helping to identify lien position and active foreclosure auctions.

I'm reading up on books and articles on how to do this but sometimes it's easier to join social groups or talk to people close to me that have done it before.Right now my goal is to get pre-approved for a loan and to learn from others.

Unfortunately many lenders will see this as a red flag and may not take the risk to lend you the rest of the money even if you use stated income program or bank statement program but those are for self employed borrowers who have active income from their business but write off to many expenses that when filling their taxes their net income is really low or sometimes negative.

The additional income from STR could justify the renovation costs, but it requires active management and market awareness.LTR or Break-Even Strategy: Renting long-term might simplify things, but if it only breaks even, you’re right to consider if appreciation is enough motivation to hold.DIY Basement: DIYing the basement could increase STR appeal without the full $50K outlay, especially if extra space attracts more bookings.