The agent initially shared a strategy to price low and let the demand drive the price alternatively they also suggested that they can market to their select clientele and sell it off market.

And then stay focused on your strategy.

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

As @Nicole Heasley started, you have to be very strategic and have an exit strategy in place before the interest kicks in.

If you do not currently own a primary residence and are renting, all the more reason to pursue this investment strategy. 

For example, states like Texas have no income tax but higher property taxes, which can impact your strategy.

They typically have a "designer" or "consultant" for free that can give advice (or research in your case) specific items.

In today's real estate market, several effective investment strategies include:Buy and Hold: Acquire properties for long-term rental income and potential appreciation.

And the tenants are generally very pleasant to work with.When I worked for a construction equipment manufacturer, we designed a brand new line of skid steer loaders and what we found was that all the profit came from the large machines.

House hacking is an amazing strategy and is how I got my start in real estate.