My name is Brandon and I'm out of Texas.  

I'm not sure if I should reach out to the seller directly or if I should work this through a broker.

Where can I get creative to find the cash for a down payment that might be out of my price range?

There are many companies out there that can assist with that.

I bought it in 2017, and move out January 2021.

Hey y'all, Reaching out to all the Anna, Texas agents and investors.

They’ve been very responsive and seem to have done a great job screening and placing tenants, which took about 6 weeks (keep in mind I’ve not totally rehabbed the condo, older kitchen, bath and carpet), so renting out took a bit longer.

Austin or Houston will likely appreciate more over time, but those "smaller" towns will likely cash flow much easier and may be easier to come by.

Leverage Equity WiselyTapping your home equity via a HELOC or cash-out refinance can accelerate your multi-family investments, but you must factor in the debt service to ensure it doesn't kill your cash flow.

I'm hoping to not only expand my network and connect with brokers and investors nationwide, but also provide value and help out where I can.