@Joshua DunlapTo make a successful investment property purchase in Texas, set clear investment criteria, choose a suitable strategy, get pre-approved for financing early, build a strong local network, start small for your first investment, plan for worst-case scenarios, and work with a knowledgeable real estate agent.

The seller data is useful but it must be evaluated within the context of your own investing knowledge and experience.A local property manager who manages similar assets can also provide useful data.Use your local market knowledge and experience to develop a proforma you feel confident in and proceed from there.Arn

That is why I am here on the forum looking for knowledgeable people here that is kind enough to help people who are trying to learn how to do these things.

It wouldn't hurt if you wanted to do that now as they could provide good information as you move forward and make decisions.Benefits: building a relationship, shopping firms to get the best fit, knowledge regarding big financial decision before they occur, knowing if  you're making any major mistakes, determining if your plans will actually help you tax wise SummaryIt might be too early but only something good can come out of a meeting with a knowledgable tax professional earlier rather than later.

If they aren't able to reduce your taxes then they don't get paid.I assume they are selective about which appeals they will take on since there is no benefit to them or the homeowner to not be able to win an appeal, but I have no knowledge of their internal business logic. 

With the little knowledge that I have on this method, I started building it as if they were flipping a property... - They put in 2/3 of the money- Monthly payouts of 50% of profits- 4 month termBased on the pro forma of the rental, they'd have around a 30-35% roi by the end of the term.

Seeing as our house is pretty rural, our choices are limited.

Hey Maria, A source who has a wealth of knowledge and content on Preferred Equity is Rob Beardsley!

I'm eager to soak up knowledge, learn from your experiences, and share my own as I navigate this journey.

@Drew Sygit that's a good point re: the PMC. and fairness, was curious what others thought, especially those that are significantly more knowledgeable.