I do not want to jump on the single because of the time frame and then the right multi fam come up, but I also do not want to miss my opportunity and be forced to continue renting even if its month to month I'd also like to ask you all for any pointers, suggestions, tips & tricks you might offer someone just getting started and working to grow their portfolio.

I'm still running the numbers on properties every day, but I was wondering if anyone had other suggestions, or tips for investing out of state into a better market. 

I realize being the largest house in the neighborhood can be a drawback, but I thought the upgrades and price point would offset that.Does anyone have tips or strategies for marketing a property like this?

Here are a few tips as you step out on your own: Attend local REI meetups and events in DFW to connect with other investors and contractors.

Student housing tips include clear lease terms, property durability, turnover, communication, market trends, and financial stability.Good luck!

Hey Pat,Thank you so much for your detailed reply, the tips and  pieces of advice you gave really resonated. 

I'm okay just keeping the equity increase for now, but any tips on how to raise rent given the renovations I did already? 

For example if you wanted to gift $100k to your child to purchase a business, it may be best to make your child manager, with say a 20% interest, while you and or your spouse maintain a 80% interest.  100% of any net income can still be received by your child as manger, or even for just his 20% interest, as profit allocation  need not align with ownership percentage in an LLC.

We are interested in acquiring a property that she can live in starting her sophomore year and hopefully have roommates pay for the mortgage.Any tips on the best way to finance this?

This time i want to enter into multi-family investing and looking for some tips.