Worth has tough restrictions, Dallas and Plano I think are both trying to implement restrictions.Where do you want to buy?

Once you do get buy something, be sure to look at a cost segregation study for the property.  

Yes, they will do many things better than you, but some things it's not possible for them to be as attentive and quick responding as you.Also, no one's perfect, so keep tabs on them in general.Regarding holding or selling: why did you buy this in the first place?

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

They can go to their second home or buy another.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Most 1-4 unit real estate investors are using DSCR loans right now for any buy and holds while flippers lean on higher leverage bridge/fix and flip loan options with higher interest rates.

Absolutely, the passive income from owning rentals is great but I also love getting into big projects and seeing the transformation from start to finish@David Jesperson What city/market are you looking to buy and what type of properties are you looking for, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?

I am new here just trying to learn and gain knowledge to start buying my own rentals 

May need a little rate buy down but in the long run it is much better to raise your rate 1% to 1.5% versus taking a Heoc rate above 8%.The whole point of taking cash out is its quick and you avoid having the associated risks that come with a Heloc.