Based on your opinion, would DFW area also be a great starting point in Texas?

I’m based in Houston, Tx.

Imagine if rates dropped to 3% all of a sudden, the market would be flooded with wanna-be investors without a clue and you would have trouble finding any kind of deal.Don't wait any longer, time to strike is now....

Based on my understanding now,  in theory, if you pay your kids $599,  you kids could still face SE tax obligation even if you don't give them 1099-Misc.

I'm obviously bias because I'm in the Chicago area, but I have partners constantly buying properties for ~$150k + ~$60k in Rehab and then ARV of $300k doing Cash Out Refi's based on Long Term Rentals or AirBNB, Flipping the properties, or Wholesaling the deals. 

Determine your investment criteria based on your objectives, risk tolerance, target market, property type, cash flow needs, and desired returns.Gather a solid team of experts such as real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, contractors, property managers, and accountants to assist you on your real estate journey.

.- rentals do not go under an S-corp, which is why a separate PM company was suggested- S-corp technique on reducing SE tax is both tricky and costly, and you cannot set up your salary arbitrarily- you can only base your 401k on the part that IS subject to SE tax- you usually cannot generate enough "earned income" from this 2-companies setup to make it worthwhile for 401kSee, it is not simple.

Based upon the dates in the pattern, this “lien” probably fell in the “gap” between commitment date and closing date. 

@Jamie Bateman used a podio based system.

Most of my clientele are based in the west coast in California and Seattle.