@Allan Guerra, at least in Ohio, you cannot receive a commission based on the purchase price of a property without being a licensed real estate agent.  

There are many HMLs that will finance new construction, but much of it is based on your experience, credit score, and the expected sale price.

, you have put me on the right track with very clear and concise observations to think about while evaluating my market.  

There are many meetups, but it will depend on what you are looking for.I am in Flower Mound and I have some investments in Denton so happy to connect.

All of these are posted on our local real estate facebook groups.In any of these events, you will meet like minded entrepreneurs who are also looking to grow. 

Also looking for the Matersminds  focusing on the overseas market!!

I have seen loan qualifications based solely on passive investment income from rental properties, social security/disability payments, pension payments, etc. 

Is there anyway to defer taxes on selling a business or do I just have to suck it up and pay the capital gains? 

i think this is a decision only you can make. im in a similar boat (house hacking my primary) and considering renting the whole thing out to get a solo home for myself. certainly a lot of appeal in that, given how much work goes into the house hack. but whether or not the numbers on cash flow align is up to you. personally i dont think $150 (seems like about 12%?)

Over the last 10-12 years, the city’s been on a steady climb, and for good reason.