My thing is, you don't have experience until you go out and get some experience.

. $600/yr in taxes seems like a low amount for a developer to not want to pay in order to acquire an extra plot of land that would enhance their space lol. 

Prepayment penalties can be used to insure against an early payoff.The times I’ve used this technique to create high yielding note I enhanced the return by being able to sell the property above the price I paid.  

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

Angela, refinancing your property at the current lower rate (Today's 15yr fixed purchase rate: 6.8% APR) can fund a down payment for another property, enhancing your portfolio. 

This will allow you to indefinitely defer the depreciation recapture of the enhanced depreciation and the tax on gain from the sale. 

There is no need to pay for gas and pay it off... it's mostly myths that people have come up with over time.If you have a zero score it's because you do not have any credit or the credit that you do have is less than 6 months old... more likely is less than 90 days old.Now, if your intent is to get approved for a mortgage and all you have is one prepaid credit card you are not putting yourself in the best position to secure a loan approval.I usually recommend 5 Tradlines or 5 separate accounts reporting to your credit.The best place to start, even before starting to get credit cards, is by going on the app store on your phone and searching "Build Credit" .

Changing the current layout from a 3/2.5 to a 4/2.5 while enhancing the master bedroom into a master suite with huge walk-in closet and bathroom.

Additionally, Memphis' pro-business environment, steady population growth, and ongoing revitalization projects enhance long-term investment prospects.

Diverse Amenities and Lifestyle: Katy, Texas offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational facilities, enhancing the quality of life for residents and making rental properties more attractive.