However, I realize I need to focus on cultivating more investor relationships that would support such opportunities, as the ones I currently work with prefer to operate independently.If you don’t mind sharing, how did you go about building your partnerships and establishing those key relationships?

Elmo area but can't find much info online about where I can buy and operate. 

Secrets of the Millionnaire mind maybe the key 

Also, local real estate agents can also be a goldmine for off-market deals since they often hear about them before anyone else.As for property management, researching and looking at online reviews are a good start, but a real insider tip?

Please keep in mind that the 500 hours of material participation test is required for the rental activities along with the 750 hour test.

My feeble mind is having trouble figuring out the best way to pay for it all.

Keep saving, learning about the BRRRR strategy, and start networking with local investors or online groups.

This way, you’re not at risk of losing all your hard-earned feedback and visibility, which could set you back in the competitive short-term rental market.It's essential to find a PM who can work with you in this setup, as it's a balance between functionality and maintaining your property’s reputation online.

Denton has suggested shortage of 4000 units right now.Some of these markets like Arlington, Denton and Edinburg have other demand drivers as a backup plan in case students shift to online or move away from going to college.

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