Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Thanks to everyone for the invaluable insights on various topics.Simultaneously, I have been reading through "Real Estate by the Numbers."

The biggest thing to me is buying in quality areas that will increase in value over time.

I am not sure what tools you are using for your cash flow projections but it's possible to have a property that does not cash flow year 1 but will in year 2 or 3 and so on based on average historical appreciation in Austin TX. 

Stick to these tools, and you should be significantly happier with your next renters 

These people take your money then leave you without the primary tool you pay for.

There are several hurdles during the process:Find the deal - Unless you are marketing or plugged into a community where there are opportunities, it isn't always easy to find the right dealsEvaluate the deal - Without professional guidance and research tools, it is difficult for a newbie investor to evaluate and ARV/FMV or create an adequate rehab budgetSecondary exit strategies - If things don't go as planned are their other opportunities to exit profitably.

.- Write and publish 52+ high-quality articles on adding the build-to-rent and build-to-sell business models to your real estate investment tool belt.Are you doing all of these in San Antonio?

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Best part is 1-2 years a refinance will make our numbers look even better and we are seeing our home increase in value because of both the forced appreciation via rehab and being in a growing market.If not married, I would have chose area first based on rentability.