Feel free to shoot me a PM as well.  

Calculate how many rentals would equal the purchase price.Next, think about your personal tax situation.

I want to learn all I can but it feels like I need to build a better foundation of the diffrent principles of real estate so any books or texts that you would recomend would be great.

Thanks everyone,Anthony As person who manages (with a decent sized team) over 400 units in 4 states, I would highly recommend you handing off to a property manager. 

Risk Assessment: Consider vacancy rates, potential repairs, and unexpected expenses.Once you're comfortable analyzing a few deals, you’ll be in a great spot to pull the trigger on your first property.If you need help with financing or want advice on what options might work for you, feel free to reach out.

@Jasmine Vidathis is his personal websitehttps://www.18summers.com/This is the build to rent company he works withhttps://southernimpressionhomes.com/

Personally I would focus for areas near downtown/ med center/galveston.

If you know you have a good deal, stand your ground.There are always more buyers: Don’t feel like you’re at the mercy of one buyer.

I can send you over the contact of a great inspector I use for personal and client’s properties.  

We got in touch with them and Gabrielle Gratz was out contact person.