I'll review any feedback and try to improve as a real estate investor.How are you going to get anywhere as an investor if "I do tend to be someone who ask questions and only wants to hear what they want to hear"?

Remember, many sellers are looking for solutions to problems, so your role is about providing a service as much as closing a sale.As you navigate the wholesaling process, keep in mind the importance of due diligence.

This influx of workers will naturally drive demand for housing, retail, and other services in the surrounding areas, especially in smaller towns and cities that haven't seen major growth in decades.

It usually starts with a thorough walkthrough of the property to list all repairs and improvements.  

In fact, there may be other home service opportunities with quicker growth potential worth considering.Additionally, be aware that in Texas you’ll need a broker’s license, not just a real estate license, to operate a property management business.

At this point, I'm not willing to sink the funds for a paid CRM service but may be open to it in the future.

I don't expect material improvements until 2026 at the earliest. 

Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.

In a perfect situation, the payment will still be delayed (even if by hours) using this additional system.And secondly, many of these vendors have "clawback" provisions where, in their terms of service, you give them permission to go back into your account - even weeks after the fact - and reverse a deposit that was made by your tenant.My system is simple, allows for tenants to pay through multiple means, and does not cost me anything extra.

This negative initial cash flow improves quickly.