Definitely an outdoor paradise with a strong emphasis on healthy outdoor activities, plenty to see and do, all the amenities you need without being in a crowded place.

I'm interested in 1-4 units, with a little more emphasis on the SFH.

Emphasis on TOTAL, because that includes borrowed capital and other people's money.

I know this is RE 101, but worth the emphasis when looking at renovating and managing property in older neighborhoods.  

Again, I don’t put much emphasis on market appreciation because it is not controllable.

If you delead, and maintain the standard, you will be in the clear.Here's the law (emphasis added by me):460.100: Duty of Owner(s) of Residential Premises (B) Whenever any residential premises containing dangerous levels of lead in paint, plaster or other accessible structural material undergoes a change of ownership and as a result a child younger than six years old will become or will continue to be a resident therein, the new owner shall have 90 days after becoming the owner to obtain a Letter of Full Compliance or a Letter of Interim Control, except that if a child younger than six years old who is lead poisoned resides therein, the owner shall not be eligible for interim control, unless the Director grants a waiver pursuant to 105 CMR 460.100(A)(3).

I’d say that at any point in the market cycle but with a little more emphasis now as we may see the market change while you’re settling in on your first purchase.

Please let me know if anyone knows a great broker in the Dallas area that has a big emphasis on investing.

Would there be any difference in the data provided, or in the emphasis on certain aspects of the deal/partnership?

With that said, I wish I had put a little more emphasis on education because I would have made several decisions differently.