I wish I started when I was as young as you.

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.

Instead of being discouraged by a property that doesn’t quite meet your needs, why not see it as a chance to personalize and add value right from the start?

You have an excellent jump start- the VA loan is such an amazing tool to get the ball rolling.

Scott as a starting reference.

There is no ability to set execution date to the future.The 90 day rule starts from the date the current deed was recorded to the date the contract with FHA buyer is signed.

I am getting started in DFW area as an investor.

Each of your homes will start at a lower cost basis and you will get slightly less depreciation each year to offset but you have spread that depreciation over multiple properties so now selling any one property will result in less impact on taxes than just selling your first without a 1031. 

Let’s start with CompliancePrompt:[1] You are an expert in the federal and state taxation of landlords owning rental property [you need to tell the AI what is expected].[2] I am a CPA, with expertise in taxation of real estate [unless you want a watered-down response, tell the AI that you want a granular response][3] Use IRAC format [This is used by attorneys.

There's no real wrong answer to your question, but the right answer starts with you figuring out what general direction you want to aim in.