Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You could rent to young professionals or to families.

There's a mix of younger professionals drawn to the tech and education sectors, as well as retirees attracted to the area's mild climate and cultural attractions.2.

@Salome Ditmars In addition to what has already been shared on this thread, trusting the sponsor will be paramount to you sleeping at night, and I can't stress that enough.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

One key he found was mixing a welcoming atmosphere with firm guidelines.. it typically falls under standard tenant landlord laws for eviction.. so you’ll want to double-check local regulations.You mentioned Furnished Finders and Padslipt.com.. from what I’ve heard, those can be great if you’re targeting traveling professionals or short term visitors.

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

Together, we can harness the power of technology and creativity to make significant strides in our personal and professional lives.

That may not apply to you, as a financial professional, but I thought I would share the story.Obiously you could re-lever your portfolio to bring the ROE back up, but then you have to place those borrowed funds somewhere that nets a high enough return that the portfolio is ahead, given the drag of the interest and any transaction fees.    

Will they "check themselves" from bad behavior when they see a professional company with professional services, legally reviewed lease, etc. managing their day-to-day?