There’s also an easy way to import the listing to craigslist.

It's important to narrow down on the locations and conditions of properties you're looking to buy so you can align your numbers with those expectations.

I’m not in Tyler, but I know how important it is to find like-minded people when starting out.

I managed my own properties for a long time and some areas are getting laws that make no sense for the investor.There are deals in many or all markets that you can find some cash flow, and for any deal that is important. 

The most important thing on your first deal is to keep the risk low.

Traditional financial planners make the bulk of their income from commissions on stocks and bonds, so real estate will often times get dumped into an "other" category that doesn't get the proper attention.In my experience, we did receive a lot of help from real estate agents that are able to help us with our upcoming transaction, HOWEVER, they aren't setup to support the overall plan design in a way that was centered around the most important financial kpis.  

Being healthy is also important to us, so the more organic stuff we can get the better too.

It would seem having a set of plans would be very important for many reasons, like emergency plumbing or electrical, etc."

Many investors prefer to work with experienced local property managers to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the property is well-maintained.For apartments, they can be solid investments due to economies of scale, but it's important to carefully assess the location, rental demand, and potential for appreciation.

.- To utilize the Mills Act requires a few things: An application (not free), inspections, and most importantly a contract with the city in which you promise to rehab and maintain the historic nature of the property.- The inspections are only 5 years, but tenants are not likely to take care of them home as well as you, and refurbishing hardwood, lath and plaster, and anything else is going to be much more expensive than the typical Landlord special (white paint, and grey LVP)It will all come down to making your numbers work.