The fact that you bought it with cash gives you a lot of flexibility, which is key in a market like Odessa where real estate values can sometimes be unpredictable.Let’s break it down:Refinance and Reinvest:The rental market is treating you well, and if you pull out equity with a loan, you'll still have that income stream.

helped me to decide to become a realtor Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I look forward to learning from you all as I strive to master this element of real estate.  

HI @Melissa Finney, I'm a real estate agent in the area, I rent apartments (if you ever need help with that), and I do work with a property management company in the area as well.Happy to help if you're still looking! 

Hello allWould like to get some advice from Real Estate Developers...So, we're in Canada and we own several rental properties, and want to expand our portfolio.

I'm looking to invest in the Orlando Real Estate.

Imagine making millions of dollars throughout your career and then having to pay Uncle Sam 30-50% every year instead of compounding that cash over time.This is exactly what real estate professionals have learned to mitigate.To reduce their taxable income, they buy a building every year, do a cost seg, and use depreciation to reduce their tax liability dramatically.Their personal wealth snowball grows much larger and much faster than their W2 counterparts who give most of their money back to the government each year.Following this strategy as a real estate professional is one of the best ways to end up with a much larger net worth at the end of your career.

Are there any weekly/monthly real estate investment clubs in the DMV (DC/Maryland/VA) area that anyone could recommend?

I'm looking for a good insurance agent for landlord insurance policy!

Cash flow is not the primary strength of real estate.