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The neighborhood has been flourishing, making this incident highly unusual.What initially drew me to the property was the potential for high rent and strong cash flow.

You have to weigh the benefit of the insurance claim payment versus potentially having your carrier cancel you and perhaps get black-balled by the insurance industry.

With some changes to the management structure and leadership, I believe we can significantly increase the revenue potential while providing a positive impact.

Attend real estate meetups and networking events in your area to connect with potential lenders and other investors.

For our second STR, we are currently researching Sherman, potentially / ideally, a less expensive duplex that we could rennovate and self manage from Dallas with workers coming to the area in mind. 

For southern states, you might want to look at smaller markets in Alabama, Mississippi, or parts of Tennessee and Arkansas where properties are still affordable and cash flow potential exists.

If you need some connections, I run the most active group of small landlords in the city and have a network of connections that you could potentially leverage.

Some of the most expensive and difficult properties in the country (and world) to develop were vaporized into potentially un-developable lots.

It's essential for me to acquire these skills as I navigate potential roles in the real estate industry.If you have any insights, recommendations, or perhaps know of specific training programs or resources for learning Yardi, I would greatly appreciate your guidance.