For finding my first properties, word of mouth and local networking worked well, plus reaching out to hosts on Airbnb with personalized messages.When pitching, focus on how you’ll add value (like boosting reviews or optimizing pricing) and avoid coming off too salesy.

Buying your first property to live in, and renting out rooms is a great way to cut back on costs and if you set that money aside, it will grow and become down payment funds for a future purchase.  

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Bankrate, the big perks of an FHA home loan are:Lower Down Payments: They typically require a smaller down payment than conventional loans, sometimes as low as 3.5% of the home’s purchase price.Lower Credit Score Requirements: They’re designed to help buyers with credit scores that might not qualify for conventional financing.

One of the questions is: how many rental property does he own in the area.I got my real license in 2020 and still work with out of state realtors all the time.

@Kent Ford Be aware of the property taxes in Texas.

At that class of property, the turn overs are costly. 

How did you finance this deal?

@Jon Mekeel you can find a good supply of cleaners by talking to assisted living property managers.

My husband and I started investing in rental properties 10 years ago. 

@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.