They may be regulated, they maybe aren't.A Credit Union is a good choice for funding.

They will have better knowledge of what you need and how to do it then just finding one on the internet. 

I have never been shy of facing challenges and I truly believe knowledge is power (something my grandfather taught me at a young age)I really want to learn everything there is to learn about realestate and am driven and hungry.Thanks in advance for any suggestions or recommendations.

Are there any knowledgeable mortgage or finance brokers in the Houston area who have expertise in similar transactions?

These are the primary factors that will guide your choice of market and the type of deals you'll pursue out of state.Investing out of state can be tricky.

Originally posted by @Gregory Mcgraw:Hey Joel I appreciate the information and knowledge. 

Anyone have knowledge of this?

I just wrote an offer for full asking price at 30 day close, with a contingency to extent at BUYERS choice for 30 more days if I don't get an favorable response on the electricity install costs.

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.

I want to ask ya'll seasoned investors if you were starting out today where would you start investing with all the experience and knowledge you have now?