Property taxes, HOA, amenities the condo offers, neighborhood, upgrades, etc...There are some great submarkets around Dallas too for SFHI am a local Realtor, reach out if you have questions or need assistance finding anything. 

But my 4 renters are in there 30's-50's and work 50+ hours / week building naval ships and submarines and they enjoy being close enough to walk to the shipyard and coming home to a brand new house with all the modern upgrades. 

Upgraded infrastructure was needed 10 years ago, but at least we are making some progress.

The key is upgrading your life, your property, your cash flow, your wealth.

This could give you the extra cash flow you need to make repairs or upgrades to the properties you purchase or enough to buy another property.

This puts the agent in a pickle trying to explain why 10k is not enough commish and they should get 15K etc etc even though they have the buyers brokers agreement the buyer wants to use those extra dollars in our case for upgrades not to pay their agent..  

Make sure you’re clear on how financing works and what your monthly payments will look like.Property Condition: Assess the age of the property, maintenance history, and any potential repairs or upgrades that might be needed.Due Diligence: Work with professionals, like a home inspector and a trusted real estate agent, to ensure the property is sound and fits your investment goals.Analyze the Neighborhood: The location can make or break your investment.

5️⃣ Energy-Efficient Upgrades: Solar panels = tax credits!

The GP was so open and transparent every step of the way with the different types of insurance that were essential, adjusters, replacement cost, debris removal, code upgrade, etc.

Avail is $7 dollars a month per rental unit (for the upgraded service, I believe), and RentRedi is free with a BP membership or has a $1 for 6 month trial subscription.