I’m diving into a project aimed at enhancing how we approach real estate investing.

Technological Enhancements: What technology upgrades have you made to improve the efficiency and customer service of your business, and what impact have these had on your sales and customer satisfaction?

Explore various investment strategies like house hacking, out-of-state investing, and value-add opportunities to diversify your portfolio.To enhance your knowledge, you can listen to podcasts, read books, attend seminars, and join investor meetings in your area.

Profitability can also be enhanced on a sale (sometimes) if we choose to provide owner financing or wrap financing.  

If you can wait to list in the spring or early summer, I recommend doing so to enhance your buyer exposure.

However, the owner has made professional additions such as a 500+ square feet family room and a 500 square feet deck, which greatly enhance its value.

Partnering with a money investor could help to enhance the property's appearance and value.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both strategies when deciding whether to invest in-state or out-of-state.In-State Investing:Knowledge: You probably know more about the rules, legislation, and local market in your own state of Houston, Texas.Network: It's possible that you already know contractors, real estate agents, and other people in your community.The Ease of Management: Especially when dealing with daily problems, managing properties in your neighbourhood may be more convenient.Out-of-State Investing:diversity: If your local market is competitive, investing in a different state may offer greater prospects and diversity.Affordability: As you pointed out, certain states could have more reasonably priced real estate, which might enhance cash flow.Market Dynamics: There are markets with varying development potential and economic trends that you may access.Taking Out-of-State Investing Into Account:Investigate the target market in-depth, paying particular attention to employment growth, economic data, and local real estate market patterns.Establishing Networks: Establish a local network of contractors, property managers, and real estate experts.

You have control over NOI with both opex reduction efforts and revenue enhancements.

It's all about laying a solid foundation, learning as much as you can from this community, and continuing to expand and enhance your knowledge all while taking action!