That being said, there is a shortage of rentals in the area so a simple post to Facebook Marketplace or join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElkhornandWalworthCountyOnli... 

Is anyone familiar with this group? 

Network with local Host groups, realtors or general handyman services. 

Many experienced mentors in this group can help guide you in the right direction.I highly recommend saving as much as possible and setting aside a hedge fund for financial security.

A wealthy individual, a group of wealthy individuals, or a hedge fund is lending money, private money to strangers for the purposes of buying distressed, fixing the asset up, and either exiting through sale or refi.Just keep in mind t he relationship between maturity and interest rate. 

I specialize in investment properties, high-end homes, and commercial real estate, and I run Updegraff Group Realty, a full-service brokerage that helps investors not only find and fund deals but also manage construction, optimize returns, and scale their portfolios.Financing Your First Deal Without Using Your Own MoneyIt’s a common question, and the truth is—it’s very doable, but it requires strategy and relationships.

Below is a the screen shot of the area of Grays Ferry vs Whitman that I was grouping together in my post.

I’m exploring different neighborhoods and wanted to reach out to the group for some advice.Where do you think the best areas are to invest in Dallas with this budget?

Hey Jamison, welcome to the BP group.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.