-Your current STR seems seasonal, so even without a mortgage, you may not achieve year-round cash flow.

But for the people who are motivated and want to get deals done and build the community and level up together, it can be a godsend. 

McKinney and Princeton have been growing a lot and it is a good place to invest, but it is always related to what you are looking to achieve in a rental investment, appreciation or cash flow.At this time that area does not offer a big cash flow and due to the amount of development going on there, rental demand has declined a bit.In any case you have to make an analysis case by case.

It sounds like you're on the right path to achieve the goal of 20 rentals. 

Motivates tenants to conserve and not waste water.

Yeah my goal is around 30% but its hard to achieve, especially using a hard money loan.

I have no doubt you’ll continue to achieve great success in your investment journey.

I am a highly motivated individual, however, and I'm dedicated to getting into real estate investing.  

it was an interesting process but basically, the novation allowed us to get the deal done without having to involve the banks. this was a huge motivation. that way I save on having to close twice. 

Did you feel like using a property management company could help you achieve the goals you had for your investment property?