Key is to go through someone who has a direct relationship, what kills many of these deals are brokers who go to a correspondent who are a wholesaler for an isntitution.

Passive income is certainly the name of the game - building a real estate portfolio and creating generational wealth are key ingredients to long term holistic financial health and success.There are fantastic real estate investment opportunities in various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast of the country. 

@Nate WilliamsWith one income, two kids, and limited cash flow, minimizing risk is key.

Having realistic expectations was something I had to accept early on.Property managers are going to be key for your investing as well.

Understanding the uncertainty that comes with investing is a key part of finding success.I’m excited to hear more about your progress and future successes!

This is within 21 days of them returning the keys and giving a forwarding address, correct?

Keeping expense allocation consistent and transparent is key.

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Thats going to play a big role in your options i thinkEverything Is fully rented and turn key with about a 1.5-1.7 DSCR.

Here are some key highlights from the report, which compares January 2025 with January 2024:The median sales price for the greater Austin metro fell 4.7% to $409,765, while the City of Austin saw a 4.7% increase to $553,465.Total sales in the metro rose 1.1%, whereas the city saw a 4% decrease in closed sales, demonstrating continued demand in spite of economic challenges.Pending sales under contract dropped 7.5% in the metro and 1.4% in the City of Austin, suggesting a slight decrease in demand at the start of 2025.Listing inventory increased 16.5% in the metro and 15.5% in the City of Austin, resulting in 5.6 months of available housing inventory in the metro and 6.2 months in the city, approximately one month more than in January 2024.According to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center, a balanced real estate market has around 6.5 months of inventory.