In fact, there may be other home service opportunities with quicker growth potential worth considering.Additionally, be aware that in Texas you’ll need a broker’s license, not just a real estate license, to operate a property management business.

All the while continuing to make the scheduled payment on the primary.Got it now? 

You say things like "It was understood that I would continue to utilize the garage and one room for storage as I transitioned to living out of state."

I recommend continuing to learn pros and cons of each and determine which paths (I pluralize it as you should diversify even across real estate).

Buying an out of state rental property from a realtor, wholesaler or off facebook or zillow etc as opposed to from an operation or turnkey provider who has an active, substancial, and effective boots on the ground team or teams to support you after you close on the sale. 

(During this whole time I continue to market/show the unit.

We have talked about things such as rent by the room and acknowledge that the operating model will likely be very different while living in the property vs. when we move out.I think the point you made about assumable loans is very helpful to get into a property you might not otherwise be able to afford.

Although there are advantages to waiting too, such as if interest rates continue to drop.

They operate in Houston, TX., and Albuquerque, NM. 

I’m continuing to invest in real estate while also helping others achieve their real estate goals.