It's an asset that will continue to grow as more and more people and institutions begin to adopt it as a safer hedge against inflation than precious metals. 

You might want to get in touch with @Andrew Freed and Jonathan Bombaci, they are locked into several of the MA meetups which are great ways to connect with other investors in real life.

At the end of the day we can screen our tenants all we want, but cannot control what people do.  

There is an incredible amount of points to consider when weighing the options on something like this and honestly, I don't recommend it to very many people at all ....even seasoned tradesmen and investors.

Connecting with investors is a great move too; it’s one of the best ways to gain real-world knowledge and build a strong foundation for your journey.What kind of investing are you most interested in? 

I'm not sure if the program is still going on, but has definitely revitalized a lot of the area when it was once destined to follow the way of other older cities that are aging out of existence both in terms of people and property. 

Many people invest in real estate using an SDIRA or even better a Checkbook IRA.

Hi Eric....STR can be tough in DFW area, but some people still doing well, while many are bailing, seeing if they can turn them to MTR or even LTR. 

Feel free to send me your preferred contact details or schedule a time that works for you.Looking forward to connect! 

Happy to connect you with some groups that fit your goals.