Look for areas with strong rental demand, low vacancy rates, and proximity to schools, employment centers, and amenities.Future Growth: Check for signs of future development, such as new businesses, infrastructure improvements, or public transportation.

@Kala SamuelTo start investing in real estate, define your goals and strategy, choose a market with job growth, population growth, and rental demand, finance your first deal with FHA Loan, conventional Loan, or Hard Money Loans, find the right property, build a support team, make offers, inspect the property thoroughly, and manage wisely.

A great way to build a portfolio is by adding one home at a time and there is a great discussion on the ability for investors to just get to 4 homes.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.

@Ryan Kline You either have a balance sheet we all envy or you are an individual who has no confidence in their ability to be a good real estate operator.

Hourly consultation is preferred, and the ability to eventually draw up the docs.

Thank you @Mike Bourgeois for the input, i will have the ability to upload using OCR 

Hope you’re having a career with full of growth!  

I believe that this aligns well with the long term growth of Austin. 

The economic benefits could extend to local communities, spurring growth and development across the region.