Your emphasis on proper property management is a key takeaway, and I’m committed to educating myself in areas like tenant screening, lease enforcement, and proactive problem-solving.

My partner is onboard with the idea and we are strong financially.

.- Unexpected expenses that eat into profits.For example, some investors who bought in 2022 at high interest rates expected strong rent growth to cover costs.

IF you have super strong income and you and have a lower 1st lien, lots of equity - MAYBE your best bet is using a local bank or CU to get most competitive HELOC inv terms.

There’s a strong demand from investors who specifically seek Section 8 properties for their reliability, so it can make the listing more attractive to the right audience.That said, managing Section 8 properties isn’t completely hands-off.

Likely will pay 300 plus monthly with a one year commitment, but I get my best info (even that is lacking) from there.    

There is still strong demand for Austin area housing.

Estimated costs range from $500–$1,000 annually, depending on the complexity of their LLC and rental activity.For Partner 2 ($148K joint income, W-2, 1099 income, 1 rental, 2 kids), a CPA is strongly recommended.

Our portfolio currently cash flows, but cash flow isn’t our top priority right now since we plan to use this portfolio to supplement our retirement in 12 years when I leave the Army.My biggest challenge is committing to an out-of-state market.

Your strong foundation in the stock market and tech background positions you well for success in real estate investing.