Thank you all for all the information and assistance you have provided 

PM me and I can get you in touchwith some Wholesalers or Investor-friendly agents around Houston :) 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Also, providing value to others at a high level will pay off for you in the end if you stick with it.

Getting pre-approved, networking with local investors and agents, and understanding LA’s market challenges will set you up for success.Good luck!

I'm struggling to understand some aspects of your response, but it provides some things to think about.

@Anade Davis Agency: either FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, or VA.Look for land contracts, where seller provides financing.

Maybe they bring the experience and provide the funds.I don't like any of your options based on I think you are too new to investing in real estate to take on any of those.

Or do I rely on my agent and his PM connections?

However, longer-term bonds (1-5+ years) are subject to interest rate volatility:If rates rise, bond values drop, potentially leading to negative net returns.If rates fall, bonds appreciate, but gains are capped by their fixed coupon rates.While Treasuries provide stability, they offer limited upside and carry hidden risks for medium- to long-term maturities.Why Real Estate Is a Stronger Option in Today’s MarketMultifamily real estate, particularly value-add properties, presents an asymmetric risk-reward profile that Treasuries simply cannot match.