The beauty of CA is the lenient ADU laws, the downside is the the entry point to get in. 

A factor I am frequently discussing with clients is the nature of our current market shifts in Texas.

By expanding density, a city like Dallas would multiply the housing supply, which naturally helps balance demand and affordability.

Your hit rate with wholesaling will be very low, but that's the nature of the beast.

When I read the actions, the "DO" it's saying the rate cut's are political in nature.

Consequences of Mother Nature even living in a low elevation state that is in hurricane paths is not an outlandish risk.

Premium increases are rippling through the market; the state is also always going to be financially strapped/high tax due to union pension commitments from past generations and the high tax, high services nature of Chicago.I'd highly recommend getting on a plane and driving around before you buy anything there. 

I’m here to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals who can help guide me along the way.I’ve been fortunate to build great networks so far, but I know there’s so much more to discover in the beautiful world of real estate.

I wont say I go above and beyond on fixing up the places and making them jaw dropping beautiful, I still do them up enough to where I would be comfortable living there.

All great points @Matt Mertz using your personal experience which is crucial.I think Broken Bow has stepped up in competition but I think the nature areas are top notch.