You need to pad both time and cost contingencies.

Can anyone please share the link to Diego Corso podcast episode on how he got started in real estate as an immigrant?

It was off market at the time of acquisition.

@Kurtis CarriereBuilding your own home is an incredible achievement, and your hands-on experience will be a huge asset as you transition to real estate in Texas, especially in the DFW area.

No--the rental agreement could begin a reasonable amount of time after you move out.  

I am investor myself, but I’m now diving deeper as an investor friendly real estate agent helping others build their portfolios.

That is, your friend is the one who should be speaking to a lending attorney (not a real estate attorney) so he understands what you will be signing and the risks and recourse behind his loan should something bad happen.

Through the early years I'd post a few times then go dark for months at a time, even into my early days of being an agent, always been hot and cold, in my postings. 

Many thanks for the warm welcome I received at the Alabama Center for Real Estate Transformative Tuesday.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence other investment.

Purchase price: $110,000

Cash invested: $45,000

Recently purchased my first house to use as a primary residence, currently I am renovating t...