I wanted to get your input on a potential investment opportunity I've come across in San Antonio, TX.

I recently acquired my first primary residence and am seeing ways I can best utilize the space for real estate investing. The property is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath (one of the rooms is the master with its bathroom and acces...

Paid-off hurts, not helps portfolio growth. 

The cost associated with insurance for not having 20% is peanuts compared to what you potentially can do leveraging your down payment. 

All major flippers in town have heavily compressed ARV to accommodate for the potential of the downward slide to continue.

here are just a few:-interest rates and prices both remain high. this has really hurt cash flow across the board.

Vacancy hurts a bit more, but the biggest issue with renting out large homes is turnover cost.

For first-time investors, neighborhoods like Riverside, Murray Hill, and North Jacksonville could be good places to start, offering strong rental demand and potential for growing neighborhoods.

We are pet friendly and have some zeroscape backyards and have wording like "We are pet friendly with a fee, but please note although backyard is fenced there is no grass and certain areas contain crushed shell which could hurt your pets feet". 

It couldn't hurt to call a couple attorneys right away to see what they say in terms of cost and suggestions for dealing with this quickly.In terms of mitigating any legal issues with your tenant be sure you are documenting every conversation you have had with the HOA in terms of asking them to make the necessary repairs.