are areas worth looking into if you want a balance of family living and business opportunity.Texas PerspectiveTexas is a great market for long-term rentals, especially in cities like Austin, Dallas, or Houston, where population and job growth are booming.

Operating in the Luxury SpaceWe focus on properties in the $1.4 million to $1.9 million purchase price range, which allows us to sell finished projects in the $2.5 million to $3 million range.

We allow pets so it is no big deal.In the end, it is the animals owner who needs to make the decision.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy. 

Being a real estate professional allows you to treat the income as non-passive, allowing higher high income tax payers to pay less in taxes.

.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.

At the same time, my market appreciates well so I gain significant value by holding on for the long-term.

The 1st position loan is paid off but has a second position heloc on the home with 50k balance.

The seller has the two lots legally separated, but due to deed restriction imposed by the subdivision development, found that building a house on the “tennis court” lot was not allowable. 

No sure about that as buyers want to see the finished product and showing them before pictures will often not be well received.That's funny, my wife said the exact same thing about showing them the before pictures.