We’re young home owners and with the way the market is looking we might not be able to afford another home if we wait. 

. #2 is also a good way to find off market deals which is where you can save the most even if it's just buying a house direct from the owner w/o an agent.  

Welcome to BP - lots of great markets and submarkets in the general DFW area, even stretching now up to near Oklahoma in the north and down towards Waco/Temple South - lots to evaluate and choose from!

The population growth, tech company migration from CA, and infrastructure investments make for a solid long term market. 

Hey Everyone, Looking to connect with other investors, agents, appraisers and contractorsmy market is: Jacksonville, FLIf you are a beginner or senior - I want you to be my friend!

I remember listening to a podcast episode of someone who would rent their LTRs to a non-profit at market value so they could use the housing for people in need.

Oh, because someone has marketed it as easy on the Internet.

Another difference is the difference in marketing channels.  

When I wanted to sell it, I realized that I was so clueless in market research that I bought it above market rate, which hasn't changed since then.

With 100 properties at those margins, the public markets would assign a 10x multiple on revenue, equaling a $258m valuation (100 properties * $21,500/month * 12 months * 10x).