If you just paid off a property that is the exact opposite strategy of overpaying to get terms. 

As mentioned prior, a DST may be a good fit for your seller and may help close your deal if they have an exit strategy they are excited about.

And certain U.S. real estate tax strategies are very tax beneficial and aren't possible in the stock market.

Is this a Single Family Rental - it can work for sure to start with negative cash flow - but this is a very very risky strategy - especially if there aren't other considerations like tax benefits on a larger portfolio or anything else I'm missing

I was planning to use the FHA 203K loan for Acquisition with Exit strategy for flip or Rent and Refinance.

FWIW I've had building inspectors refer customers  ;-)

I was planning to use the FHA 203K loan for Acquisition with Exit strategy for flip or Rent and Refinance. 

Real estate is a long-term investment strategy.

It's important to know your exit strategy whether you want to sell the property quickly, use the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method, or keep onto it for a long time.Think about consulting a property inspector, real estate agent in the area, or even a mentor with knowledge of the Houston real estate market for advice.

So here goes:I understand that as real estate investors, we know that it's about buying in the right market, with the right strategy and with the right financing.