However, their lease is up in two months, so I would only focus on non-renewal for now.In my book, I explain methods for removing tenants without evicting them through court.

I'd send out 500 at a time, using a different mailer/method weekly.

You can put as little as 3-5% down and still legitimately claim the property as a primary residence which gets you better terms. 

Are there any particular investing strategies or methods you’re leaning toward?

Also, not very easy to use typical methods of valuation like comparable sales - there is no public tax assessor's website that you can just freely grab this from. 

It should only take a few months using that method... 

Now, when your clients need you the most to advocate for us & give us confidence & direction, there is no legitimate transparency.

I have some of the required funds in a HYSA, but will most likely need to draw from another account and I'm curious which method is the most efficient in terms of taxes/capital gains, penalties, loan repayments, etc.Based on my previous transactions in the market, I estimate ~$45k cash to close: $20k for the down payment, $15k for closing costs and prepaids, and $10k of starting reserves.

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.