Some have more than $1 million in equity while others have less.4.

I am hopeful we will see another interest rate drop and have a hot Spring market. 

Often the best ones are the smaller community banks in your area, not the large coporate banks however they'll have options as well but its normally relationship based where you'll come in to the bank to meet them and they'll be looking over your financials, credit, investment experience, etc. however once you're in with one of them, it becomes much much easier to borrow with them in the future...

To name a few factors: your time commitment, ability to focus on marketing & sales, your network...As a current business owner, you may already have a pretty good starting point.Most agents close 1-2 deals their first year (if any)...

Sorry, I'm probably beating a dead horse.I have a trust.

Here are a few specific questions I have:1) What steps should I take to begin?

I genuinely don't know what my next steps are, so I am looking for some guidance. 

So some have one or the other.I like solar powered cameras instead of Ring's of any kind.I have the Eufy exterior camera with separate solar panel.

While subsidies and other initiatives have their merits, I genuinely believe that adjusting zoning laws to encourage diverse housing options could have the biggest impact across Texas.If you're ever interested in discussing this further or exploring investment opportunities in Austin or even Phoenix, feel free to reach out.

I have wanted to start investing in real estate for a while now and I have recently taken the next step by educating myself on the process I plan to purchase my first rental within the coming year.