Quote from @Dawn Roy: Great question Austin,I have found the best way is to network with local investor groups. 

2) Local RE meetups.

We get granite for around $40/ft installed from a local shop. 

You picked a great community to join.. have you checked out local comps to gauge the market vibe yet?

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Pricing in DFW probably means you wont live rent free,and will have to pay your fair share of normal rent, but you also get 3 more people contributing to your loan paydown and you get to keep the appreciation.Buy hey...maybe I'm wrong....go talk to a local bank or credit union near where you live and get a term sheet from them for financing. 

I was going to add, as posted above, it's a great rate and stick with that local credit union for the future business. 

local REIA groups are filled with investors looking to buy properties.

Investors should keep an eye on government spending in housing to understand how these changes might shape local markets.At the same time, Bessent’s focus on driving GDP growth could bring a surge of opportunities.

Try to get preapproved from a local loan broker or Co-op.