I plan to start by investing in a SFH to get my feet wet and then growing my portfolio from there.

There are definitely faster ways to grow your portfolio fully utilizing debt.

I used the proceeds of the primary residence I owned in NC to grow a portfolio of value add buy and hold here in College Station.

Forgive me kind folks here for the many questions, I consider myself a newbie and believe that even if my questions are basic and many, I persevere and try to know from resources and of course great folks like you all here to grow and learn to make the right decisions.

From the architectural wonders of Downtown to the tranquil, family-friendly communities on the outskirts, there’s always something new to explore and learn.The city’s constant evolution means different investment opportunities are always surfacing, whether it's the push for sustainable living or a growing emphasis on smart home technology.

Longer Tenure in HomesData from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows people are staying in their homes for a decade (see graph below):This increased tenure means homeowners benefit even more from home values growing over time.

There is strong rental demand because of growing population, job market, and the booming tech scene. 

A growing income stream is worth more--so I'd like to see growth so that there is a path to profit. 

.- The syndication sells later for $5M, and my share grows to $200K.- I want to 1031 exchange again.Question:Does my next deal have to be larger than $5M (the overall deal size) or just larger than my share of the equity in that deal - meaning, if 200k was 20% ownership then it has to be more than $1M (20% of sales price)?

The midwest is not growing as fast as the south and southeast.