On multiple levels.     

I wanted to get in on the ground level with the hopes of growing with their brand new education company but quickly saw how they operate and realized that’s not what I wanted.

Crowley also looks to be growing and coming into it's own as well the past couple years, though not at the same level of some other popular suburbs in the metroplex.

Specifically, eyeing entry-level markets with all in purchase + rehab between $80k to $170k.What markets do you think I could maximize the likelihood of recouping most, if not all, of my cash?

With that being said, make sure the level of work matches comps that are renting for the return you are looking for.

1031 exchanges are good for level up - income, age, location, appreciation. if you like what you have, keep them, if not sell them.

I’m continually testing different risk return profiles of investments to optimize the returns of my total portfolio investments given the level of risk I’m willing to tolerate.  

Real estate has always been an interest of mine and now my wife and I are ready to take this interest to the next level. 

Sometimes you need to talk to a higher level staff member, as opposed to whoever it at the counter.

In appraisal a person from 0 has to get similar hours/training to get 1st license level.