There is a lot of training involved, it takes months (up to 2 years), and they usually like to start them off as puppies.

Hi @Gil Canfu definitely there are many places in DFW where you can invest in a good rental property.I am not sure where you are at, but if self managed you should start in cities with good proximity to where you live.All the corridor between Princeton to Saginaw has good deals but there are many others things to consider as I mentioned previously.

I would start (as mentioned above) by confirming with the city. 

Quote from @Khyree Randall: I'm about to start working again soon and I'm ready to start investing in getting my first deal.

They are starting to age out.5.  

A clean, neutral-looking curb gives prospective homebuyers a chance to visualize their own additions/upgrades.

My name is Jenna and my husband and I are just starting to dip our toes into the real estate world!

Most 1031s will start in one location and end in another anyway. 

Quote from @Grant Shipman: Hey BiggerPockets Community,If you’re raising capital for real estate syndications, you need to be aware of SEC regulations—because one wrong move could put you in serious legal trouble.Many new syndicators think they can just start pooling money from investors without following the proper rules.

@Jack PasmoreMastering underwriting is key to making smart multifamily investments, and the best investors start with a strong manual foundation before leveraging automation.