In Texas, as a licensed agent, you’re generally required to use TREC-approved forms for real estate transactions unless an exception applies, like (I believe) leases longer than 1 year or where no TREC form exists.

You could also buy from an existing landlord that has a section 8 tenant.

Family committments can be pink (or whatever color), money making tasks (green), follow up for leads/lead generation (yellow).If it's on my calendar, it exists.

RE is always changing and if you have only one niche then well your limited in opportunities and subject to the conditions that exist at the time for that strategy.  

What is quality of all the tenants on existing and potential?

•What challenges have you faced with existing platforms?

We just acquired an existing duplex in Fort Lauderdale and planning on tearing it down and build a new duplex instead.

I don't think enough people consider this aspect.Selling Stock: Selling part of your portfolio could work, but the 15% capital gains tax might make this an expensive choice unless the stock has underperformed or you’re diversifying away from riskier investments.HELOC: Using a HELOC on an existing property is a flexible and relatively low-cost option.

I have been leaning toward acquiring existing assets as new-build in my area is about as expensive as existing assets AND it takes years to spin up until cash begins to flow.  

We are looking to get into small multifamily (12-20 units ) once the sell is final (speaking it into existence!