I’ve spent time assessing areas locally and identified Richmond, Pearland, Conroe, Montgomery and Katy as prospective areas to invest in.

I found MLS data outside the are and got data from local property managers. 

As a lender, fostering relationships has been an incredible opportunity to create a healthier local real estate market. 

I was working with a local credit union who pulled out at the last minute.

Great idea, but check your local regulations.

He gets how much work managing it locally is and I get the benefit of having my DTI not effected.

When managing multiple applications, it’s crucial to ensure your process is both fair and compliant with local, state, and federal housing laws, including the Fair Housing Act.A best practice to avoid any perception of bias or confusion is to process and work on one application at a time.

Hre are the key things to knowWhat you are bidding on - often oddball properties that are hard to identify and have little value are auctioned offThe true as is value of the property, The tax assessment can be way higher or way lower than the true as is valueThe local laws and how they affet your total costs and returns

I used to do BRRRR strategy here but now only do flips and help with others' house hacking or flipping.I had to move my BRRRR strategy side of the business to Tyler Texas.Are you still investing locally or only out of state?

Add thoughtful touches like a Keurig or French press, USB chargers, and local travel guides.