@Austin Bright Over the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.Of all the methods, texting has been a double-edged sword.

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A few of the more "out in left field"  messages include someone double messaging me within a 24 hour time period asking if I'm interesting in investing in STRs - my answer is no and I think that's a bit aggressive, not even giving me a day or two to reply to the first DM.

My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Budget : Will have to keep a factor of safety for the current exchange rates of AUD.USD = 0.68 so will cap our budget at 250K- 300K.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts!

Take for instance my B+ located quadraplex consisting of 2 Bedroom units in Philadelphia that rent for just shy of $3,000/m and compare my building to the nearly identical quadraplex building in a C location in Philadelphia were the rents are $1,200/m. 

Considering the high prices of other lots in the area, many have said I got a great deal.The land I bought has a 2-bedroom, 1-bath house that was listed as 550 sqft but is actually 750 sqft; the records just weren't updated with the city.

I have a tenant in Arizona, who moved in a month and a half ago.they keep complaining that the master bedroom is too hot.The whole house is ok but the master bedroom is hot.I offered them a portable ac, they refused took it but did not install.I offered to have a handyman come install it, they said they can do it themselves.I offered the ac guy to come check on the AC and asked them to call the guy, because he likes to schedule with the tenant directly, but they have not called himI asked if they waned me to schedule with the AC guy,- silence.They complain but wont let me schedule for them.I understand that the tenants are just complainers, but I want to cover myself legally.So in case, if they decide to take me to court, I would not be liable.What is the best way to deal with things like that?

I try to get double the market rent for a furnished apartment. 30 night minimum stay.

Insurance is getting more and more expensive with renewals doubling or even tripling in some cases.Insurance companies will issue notices to quit if they see stains on your roof from google earth. 

There are other considerations that may still make it impossible to permit the construction of the building even  if the by-right use permit is obtained and its important to have an architect closely examine how the proposed floor plans will layout to confirm egress &  bedroom windows + localized zoning overlays along with a  number of other factors.