That is a quicker pace than the 38 days recorded in February but is up from 29 days a year ago.First-time buyers are increasing: The share of sales to first-time home buyers grew to 32%, up from 26% in February and 28% from a year earlier.All-cash sales still remain high: All-cash sales comprised 28% of transactions, down from 33% in February but up from 27% a year earlier.

Things are easier and quicker.

There are products that have zero seasoning period to help get return on your money a lot quicker.

As an investor this allowed me to scale quicker having that flexibility and not needed to put down cash for construction (I can tell you about my first flip) Happy to help!

But the quicker you bring one in, the easier it will be for you of course.

You might get quicker answers for there by reviewing some of the best STR options in your area on Airbnb and then finding the hosts or co-hosts offline to ask questions.

Paying down a mortgage quicker gives advantages if you believe the appreciation outlook is high because the debt pay down will give you more benefits when the property appreciates.

You're looking in the right place because TX is going to appreciate much quicker over time but the cash flow won't be as much since the taxes are higher.

I'm a real estate guy so take my advice with a grain of salt.Still, here is my simple thought process and maybe you agree:Stocks go to $#@% first, then the economy, and lastly real estate.There are opportunities like this only once every 10 years or so where amateurs like you and me can do really well investing in stocks no matter what stocks we pick (As long as they are big conglomerates in the S&P 500).Diversify between 10-20 companies and hold for 12-24 months, if not longer.Sell and gain 50-100% on your invested capital.Invest in real estate (Buy and hold properties).Here is a chart of every 20% decline we have had in the last 100 years and the returns within the first 12 months when the market does finally take off and go bull.It is my belief that you can grow your wealth much quicker in this current climate by investing in stocks.However, as I mentioned above please take this blog with a grain of salt because I usually am the dumbest guy in the room and don't claim to be any smarter today then I was 12 years ago.

Do you want markets that cash flow better or that appreciate quicker over time?