They're there to help with operating agreements, LLC management, syndication, etc.So, although a great team is the most important in my opinion once the ball is rolling DON'T just buy without visit a time or two and getting to know the area at least a little.  

A little more than a month ago we texted her about someone (her son) bouncing a ball off the hardwood floors and telling her nicely that it was an issue.

This would seem to me to be the first upgrade that is an obvious fix here in central Texas.What's a ball part figure for a new system?

@Dan Kevin, welcome to BP and congrats on getting the ball rolling. 

Looking to get the ball rolling on building a portfolio in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and curious about what others would do in my shoes.

Thank You Alejandro Obando Hey Alejandro,Its great to hear that you're getting the ball rolling with deal analysis and goal setting!

I would play hard ball.

Hi Oleg,Pick up your phone and call the broker and see what's needed to get the ball rolling.Good Luck!

., The plan is to eventually move lock stock and barrel to Texas  and these investments are a precursor to that.At present I do not have a team set up to get the ball rolling ..I was hoping for some guidance from similar investors who have properties in the area. 

We went with option 1 for our first investment property where we saved up and purchased a $59k home at about 698 square feet with solid cash flow, but both options are great depending on what you're looking for as your end goal.Our main goal was cash flow so we went after what we could afford to get the ball rolling.