This is where everyone started.Residential investing is very forgiving by nature, you have to try hard to really screw it up.

But if you do end up deciding to hold it, I would expect more normal appreciation in the 3-4% a year range.

Fixing up my neighborhood How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

@Paul Washington Below are the meets ups I typically go to.IMPACT Grapevine - https://www.meetup.com/DFW-REI-Network-Investing-Meetup/- Started in Bigger Pockets this group meets on the 4th Monday of each month.

Since you're focused on single-family homes but open to multifamily, a few key resources can help you level up quickly.

The city also benefits from a relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities, attracting both renters and investors.

The damage was absolutely insane—it ended up being a complete gut job.

Over the years, I've built up decent cushion in stocks and retirement accounts - I'm right now trying to figure out where to get started... 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

We can often do 85% of purchase price up to 80% ltv on a portfolio if it helps.