I’m also putting together my “dream” team and interviewing attorneys, title companies, lenders, real estate brokers, contractors and magicians so I’ll be fully prepared when the 100 postcards I send out to randomly selected people results in the 14 offers to sell their notes that represents the average 14% response rate to junk mailings. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I think to sum it up.. different strokes, different folks.

Running the numbers thoroughly will give you confidence that you’re making a wise investment.Leverage Local Knowledge: Partner with a real estate agent or broker who specializes in multi-family properties in Austin.

I would work with a trusted, investor-friendly real estate agent who may be able to help identify which areas this could potentially be (as far as zoning).

So today I was talking to my mentor and we were considering different real estate strategies to expand my horizons.He mentioned mixed-use properties, which I honestly have never considered as an investment.

Interest rates are up, and look at these forums: there is less demand for real estate, particularly anything with an investment purpose.  

I would like to add what qualifies you are a short term rental investor that can take advantage of this "loophole" below: The short-term rental (STR) tax loophole allows property owners to classify rental income as non-passive, enabling them to take advantage of certain tax benefits even if they don't qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS).

Hi Kathryn,It sounds like you’re on an exciting journey with your real estate investments!

https://www.zumper.com/blog/rental-price-data/Hey Real Estate Investors,Here is the latest rental trends report from Zumper.