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Most landlords don’t go looking for a property manager until they’re dealing with an issue—tenant headaches, late rent, maintenance problems—so your marketing should focus on providing solutions, not just listing your services.Marketing Strategy: Combined or Separate?

Is there another way to structure the deal with all 3 of us?

Is this a one time deal for you?  

Whether that’s underwriting a few deals, reaching out to agents, or networking with investors, progress comes from momentum.Looking forward to hearing more about your journey!

Did you already have your business set and LLC before making your first deal?

Note, this is from direct experience.It might be wise to also consider selling since home prices are slightly up in the past 2 years. 

To maintain control and avoid being locked into larger deals, consider directly owning replacement properties or exploring a partial 1031 exchange while carefully structuring syndication investments.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

In the meantime, I'd like to get my Texas Real Estate License, but would like to know if I could do a few deals remotely before return back stateside to Texas, and can come into the office. 

The term curb appeal is simply referring to the home's exterior being appealing, which doesn't have anything to do with plants or pots or items directly.