If you haven't already, a professional eviction service might offer additional strategies for dealing with difficult tenants and can coordinate with law enforcement to ensure safe access for inspection.Hiring private security for a short period post-eviction can help ensure safety.

Looking to trade info on contractor contacts, strategies and bank contacts.

Here are a few strategies to help you connect with professionals in the area:Attend local real estate meetups, networking events, or investment clubs in Austin.

Here are some strategies you can use to find a real estate investor mentor in Texas:Local Real Estate Investment Groups: Participate in networking events, meetings, and local real estate investment groups in Texas.

I am interested in knowing, if you can share your strategy highlights regarding the fact that your properties are all doing well with respect to appreciation rather than cash flow, and I completely agree that travel would be required to pursue cash flow.

., room to room rentals for students can be a great strategy.

Never used that rules nor any rules set by the gurus and somehow build up a portfolio that allowed my to exit the corporate world.I find those rules are an obstacles for my clients and slow them down from achieving their dreams.Its better to come up with your own rules based on your personal goals & strategy.

What real estate strategy did you use? 

Another strategy involves a hard money loan for a short-term down payment (bridge loan), followed by refinancing with conventional financing later.

There are tons of opportunities, but the niche of San Diego tends to be purchasing small 1-4 units and adding ADUs to increase density (if that is a strategy you are considering)