So far, I have been fueled by passion and determination but I do not have any mentors and have not had a lot of guidance at all as I have obtained these properties.

This move is such a great example of what determination, solid planning, and truly listening to investors’ needs can achieve.

I'm thinking of doing this myself and trying to determine what this is going to cost me.

Hi Dave, welcome to the real estate worldCollin, Denton, and Grayson counties are great picks with growing demand and strong rental potential.

Sometimes when examining the entire capital stack, its determined the higher finance charges paired with higher leverage is a winning proposition but only experienced real estate investors should be making that call. 

After years of research and deliberation, my wife and I determined to start our real estate portfolio in 2025.

Depending on those estimates, the buyer can determine if it worth pursuing (I suspect it will be worth pursuing).Good luck

Similarly, the sale ($575K) minus your adjusted basis determines your capital gain.You may qualify for the primary residence exclusion (up to $250K single/$500K married) if you lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

Can I DM you to pick your brain on what you've learned over the years?

Typically SF'ers pick an astronomical price out of thin air.