@Dan GroveAs a private money lender I agree with Nicholas' sentiment.

My biggest fear in Frisco is that someone decides to wipe out H1B visas or you get a sweep like around year 2000 where they fire all the people in mid level management and Frisco gets wiped out

For those who have invested in both, what were your biggest lessons learned?

Looking for help and suggestions- I want to say I have learned my lesson and now know to use a third party to hold funds.This is my first time working with a private lender/family member.

pretty small hurdle to have a good win as a private lender just get paid as agreed.now equity participation loans those can spin the needle pretty well ..

My biggest suggestion is to thoroughly vet property management companies here—they can make or break your investment in some cases.Regarding your questions about financing properties, I’d recommend reaching out to @Ko Kashiwagi.

My biggest advice for people would be as follows.Know why your in the real estate game, and why a specific niche.

The biggest factor will be how long you plan to own the property or when you think you may refinance.

My biggest hurdle is we are going to buy 600-800 properties this year and I want to be the #1 buyer.

Begin by targeting distressed properties in gentrifying neighborhoods, securing financing through hard money lenders or private investors, and focusing on cost-effective renovations.