If that’s the case, I’d recommend considering areas outside of Dallas proper where you can still find properties with strong growth potential.Cities like Prosper, Melissa, Princeton, and Anna are excellent options to explore.

It really depends on your investing goals—some REITs focus more on dividends, while others prioritize growth.

Growth can kill a business just as quickly as poor cash flow. 

People are looking to live smaller or some are being forced to live smaller, hence the insane growth in apartments and storages.

A cash-out refinance or home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be powerful tools to keep your momentum going.Focus on Stability:Look for investments in areas with strong job markets, population growth, and consistent rental demand.

My biz partner and I 100% believe community and building authentic relationships in the real estate space is so important for growth.

I do have some investment experience and I'm currently managing 1 property, all the numbers are great and there's a good amount of cash flow and long term growth so I'm not a total green horn. 

LA typically has outperformed in vacancy, rent growth, and appreciation.

The reason I say this is that no matter what your remodel if you are doing a lot of the work yourself (way to max out equity growth) then maybe look for an even larger remodel than you had thought about? 

It remains a popular destination and has seen steady growth.