My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

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Get out of your comfort zone.

Get out of your comfort zone.

You definitely should network with them.Relationships are very important in this environment.

In the current environment, it might make sense to rent for a year or two before you commit to a purchase.

There is no such absolute rule or mandate for REI - it is up to you on your comfort level with your cash flow versus total investment versus appreciation potential.If I followed that rule, I would have missed out on a LOT of great opportunities over the years.We bought a house in Jones Valley in 2017 with negative cash flow - why? 

While great for cashflow, may limit your exit stratgy.Also, How comfortable are you with the offer as well as the overall numbers on whether this will or will not cash flow? 

The answer to this will come down to comfort level, funds available, and strategy you are looking to implement. 

But if you’re looking for a more stable, family-friendly environment with lower costs and a focus on LTRs, Texas could be a better fit.Since you have young kids, I’d dig deeper into school districts and neighborhoods in both states—family life can really shape where you’ll feel at home.