It sounds like you're in a fantastic position to start your investing journey with housing and car expenses covered during your rotation.

So 96,120 gross income lets say 10% expenses (they will add back in depreciation, taxes and insurance) = $7,209 a month x 45% = $3,244 will be your max PITI payment allowedI have a fantastic lender referral, @Sam Sharp, who is also an investor himself. 

It’s fantastic to be part of such a supportive community.

Your parents are striving to teach you some fantastic characters traits! 

It sounds like you're off to a fantastic start with those two multifamily properties.

I thought the way he explained things and broke them down was fantastic.

Connecting with experienced investors is a great move, and Austin is a fantastic market with lots of opportunities - I may be biased as I'm from here lol. :) 

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STRs do fantastic if you know what you’re doing and the upfront capital.  

Fantastic information again.