Connecting with experienced investors in real estate forums, attending local meetups, and working with mentors or coaches can provide hands-on advice.

Definitely appreciated.I have been to quite a few of these auctions and seen first hand how competitive things can get. 

Dallas-Fort Worth is a smart choice, man the growth there is off the charts, and there’s plenty of room for first-timers with the drive to go all-in.I remember helping a buddy of mine who was in a similar boat to you, he was switching from a totally different career and diving into real estate.

They made me move mine to $500,000, so I had a total of $2.5M coverage. 

As far as owning a real estate related business, residential assisted living is hands down the highest and best use of a residential home, especially since you can achieve financial independence from one home. 

That said, the initial investment might be higher, and managing an older property here could come with its own set of chalenges.Subs: Naperville, Glenview, and Oak ParkOn the other hand, suburbs like Naperville, Glenview, and Oak Park offer a different kind of stability.

There's an upcoming in-person event in Landsdowne, if you're up for it, I'd love to shake hands! 

My total credit utilization would remain < 30% after taking the cash 3.  

I had my attorney review the LLC agreement before hand, which we made a few changes to, but nothing really stuck out as a red flag individually.

Also a side question: Do you buy Umbrella policy coverage amount 'equal' to the total amount of all your investment properties and personal net worth?