That Houston value-add sounds like a solid win.If you’re exploring U.S. markets, you’ll find a lot of strong plays—some interesting activity in the Southeast and Midwest right now.

At the end of the day, these carriers are insuring based on risk profile and they are carefully reviewing real time data that tells them whether its a market they want exposure in and how to price that exposure. 

Companies like TSMC and Intel are investing billions into new facilities, and it's creating a real surge in housing demand.One of my clients was set on investing in Philly but decided to explore Phoenix after we talked.From what I read in The Wall Street Journal, Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing cities right now.

If you don't want to buy another investment property because you're too busy with work you should explore other investment opportunities that would give you potentially better ROI. 

Other than that there are websites you should have access to that shows you owner history, % of equity and other helpful data.

@Dan DeGroffTo achieve a house-hacking dream in Washington, consider lender flexibility, documenting intent and income stability, applying for an investment property loan, partnering with a Washington State resident, exploring creative financing options, and considering FHA or VA loans.

It's backed by data from these companies and the rental I have in Denver that I'm doing this on now.

Challenge is, finding a PMC that meets your expectations and is organized well enough to consistently deliver.Read on for our copy & paste advice about screening PMCs:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

It's important to align the lock-in period with your investment horizon and risk tolerance, we can explore this further in a comprehensive consultation.3.

If I had to choose, I would always prefer cold calling over texting for this approach.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.