Seems like an opportunity but looking for first-hand advice.

That being said I see clients achieving 2x monthly cashflow returns on investments even with 7% mortgages.

Remember, C/D located properties generally appraise once improved for significantly more than they will actually sell in an arms length transaction so you can go to many C/D neighborhoods, successfully complete the BRRRR method but deal with  all of the operational difficulties of the asset class and then fail to achieve a sale figure remotely close to the favorable appraisal  that allowed for the proceeds to be returned through the refinance. 

Given that properties in your target area are around $250,000, a 20% down payment for two properties would indeed be achievable with your cash-out funds.Market ConsiderationsCentral Texas Market:The Central Texas market is strong, especially for single-family rentals (SFR).

There's plenty of multi inventory to explore those avenues in and out of the city so I'm sure you'll achieve this goal in no time.

That is what goes against the transparency that we are trying to achieve with the NAR settlement in hopes that home prices get cheaper because some desperate buyer's agent will do it for 1%..I am also not for government regulation of every last detail, I have seen that in Europe... but too many wanna-be wholesalers have caused too much damage by not being able to deliver to people that are already in a tight spot

Also, you've achieved all these rentals in under a year?

Best of luck on your journey toward building generational wealth and achieving your goals!

His students, I believe, are generally the “real estate is an easy path to riches” crowd.Some students are self starters and would probably achieve with or without paying the big fee.

Here is a progress update from a small-time investor in Connecticut who is trying to achieve financial freedom.