Charming, smaller coastal towns with a slower pace of life, natural amenities, seclusion and semi-self sustainability are high on the wish list of many high level clients and investors. 

Rich dad poor dad really shifted my mindset about how i think about living my life and pursuing my career.

Juggling between work and personal life can be tough, but having a property manager can take some of the pressure off and let you focus on your other priorities

I guarantee your life would be so much better if you removed her and replaced her with a good renter.Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search

What is the point behind having paid off real estate, if you lose it later in life to oppressive taxes?

I tell this to all of my investors - whatever you buy in Columbus Ohio, you want to hold for the rest of your life!

Crazy.... you are letting someone you dont know live in possibly the biggest investment in your life.... and you dont check out who they are???.....

How many people every year pour out there life savings to come for a vacation, just from TX, not even mentioning the US or rest of world. 

Welcome @Andrae S WigginsThere are REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.