I personally owned in the historic northeast and had great cashflow and never had crime issues and that was on the "bad" side of Independence Blvd when I was still out of state! 

My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Budget : Will have to keep a factor of safety for the current exchange rates of AUD.USD = 0.68 so will cap our budget at 250K- 300K.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts!

1st check your state law regarding wholesaling.2nd- As a real estate broker you are an independent contractor. 

Should I order it independently or go through the bank as they instructed?

However, I still need to pay for independent quality reviews to make sure it is truly up to our standards.

My sister in law is publishing books for children telling illustrated stories based in Hawaii.

If the GC is performing work on the property, you can only log the time spent communicating with the GC or overseeing the project—not the hours they work independently on your behalf.

The goal of real estate investing is lifelong financial independence.

Lane has contributed to a "Member blog"  at one point, but has not published an article in the last 3 years.

You inspect, and then you hire a good independent home inspector—NOT someone recommended by the seller, a guru, or an agent.Besides, you might find out that you don’t like being a landlord.