In addition to my full-time role as an engineering manager, I’m building my real estate business as a side hustle with plans to grow it further.My current focus is on assisting first-time homebuyers and investors, but I’m always eager to explore new strategies and opportunities.

Quote from @Patrick Osterling: Hey Gabe, we manage a growing portfolio of a dozen STRs across 4 markets in 3 states.

I will add that buying in the path of progress helps...desirable areas in growing cities adjacant to the areas that have already taken off.

As a market, Dallas is still growing rapidly.

Once you’ve got that down and want to keep growing, you can start looking at out-of-state investments if they align with your goals.Best of luck with whichever direction you decide to take!

Improved transport is an absolute must for Nashville as it continues to grow at the current pace.

And extra credit cards could be hard to scale as you grow.

You did not specify the age of the property so it is purely speculation at this point. 

A 1031 exchange is a great way to indefinitely defer the tax and use it to grow your RE portfolio, and build long term wealth.The most important factor in a 1031 exchange is that your qualified intermediary must be in place prior to the closing of the sale of your old property.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.