I’m drawn to the endless opportunities the Texas market offers and am committed to building my knowledge and skills to make smart, strategic investments.Right now, I’m focused on understanding the basics—everything from evaluating properties and navigating financing to learning about the unique aspects of the Texas real estate market.

The re-leverage aspect is now at my opportunity.

Being able to be on site and able to commute 20-30 hours a week on the project is crucial for me 

I have always been willing to take vouchers, so that aspect did not affect me when the law changed. 

Having a few good ones up your arsenal is crucial. 

Yes well defined rule are very important and help but these are humans were talking about so you have to go deeper then that and consider that human aspect for community/shared spaces. 

I currently operate a few STRs so have a good understanding of that aspect although they're all located in touristy locations.

It’s crucial to be mindful of area-specific dynamics, as some neighborhoods have higher crime rates.

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

Since you'll be investing out of state, establishing a good team will be crucial.