I don’t personally invest here, but I receive deals all the time in this market that may fit what you’re looking to do.

@Tom TomásThere are two loan products that could potentially fit your needs.

If you did want to bring in an agent then she might throw a fit since she wouldn't get both sides of the commission.

For years, I knew that I did not want to stay in the Northeast but up until now I haven't felt like I was ready or had a good excuse to take the plunge and move.I have been reducing the amount of "stuff" in my life for years to the point where I can now fit everything that I own in (or on) my 2011 Honda Fit.I have paid off all of my debt, have over 6 months of my current spending in cash, and have a current NW around $282k with $120k of that in a taxable account.I have a stable job as a Data Analyst that I have been working remote with since the pandemic hit.I am single with no children or pets (but do have 2 small house plants)I love walking, cycling, mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking... basically all things active and outdoors.I like to reduce the amount of my personal consumption and focus on the important things in life such as my relationships, health, and finances.I am that guy in the neighborhood that always walks or bikes everywhere although I have a great car parked in the driveway.Anyway, a good friend of mine asked what I thought about moving out west with him.

.#3....Get a realtor and go shopping.Texas is a giant place....for example Dallas to El Paso is 1/2 way to LA.....so 1/2 the trip is within Texas...so you'll probably want to buy in a combination of close to where you will work, then in the price range that fits your income or borrowing power.

We can fit it in the budget, the numbers still work well, but I'm don't know how impactful it'd be to potential renters and dont want to over improve or waste $12k! 

I'd like to get a better idea of where your team is at and what you're looking for to determine if it would be a good fit. 

Although not as common as we used to, we still every now and then have properties that fit the criteria you described.

My goal is to build a portfolio of 20-30 properties over the next few years (starting budget - 100,000$).I would love to get tips on how to find a real estate agent that fits my needs and goals.ThanksSharon Katz

Properties are out there, just will fit investors or not depending on what they are looking for