Without my wife's direct involvement, I think some of our homes would have struggled to stay afloat.   

I've selected Collin, Denton, and Grayson counties as my investment focus.My goals involve investing in small multifamily properties and long-term rentals.

- Affordability: High Rent- Amenities: 1 miles distance from public transportation, Safeway, and other restaurants.

@Geoff Engel If you don't want to be a landlord but still want to be involved with investing you could be a private money lender for flips or in partnerships and bring the money to the deal.

They should ONLY include properties of the same size (sq ftg), and within a short distance form this property.Lastly, your profit comes after you recover your cash you put in. 

Quote from @Jacqueline Wright: Starting in private lending can be an exciting way to get involved in real estate while leveraging your capital.

There is no seasoning requirement involved since the property isn't a short sale and it isn't someone buying REO from a bank with a seasoning requirement.

The distance and detachment is too much to make it worth it at this point in your journey, not knowing much about what you want to do.

I’ve been involved in real estate investing for over 30 years, so if you ever have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out.

As you probably read through the comments on this thread, there are many moving pieces, costs, and folks involved in this transaction.