i feel like RE is one of the best examples of the exponential growth or delayed gratification. the small things we do and the connections we make during our real estate journey seem so insignificant at the time. but it only takes 1 opportunity or one phone call to launch us to the next opportunity and then everything starts to build on itself.

You are looking at this through the lense of cash flow, don't forget you are also paying down the mortgage and might see some appreciation, so equity growth might be more than cash flow.

Hi Everyone,I am looking to get started with doing rental arbitrage with my cousin who is a Green Card holder, however, I am on a H1B Visa which restricts my ability to earn income "actively".

Can you PROVE that the landscaping increases rents of ability to rent? 

The growth in San Antonio is moving north and the builder incentives will benefit a new investor like yourself.

There are situations where it is more beneficial to end the current lease and start a new one (ability to change lease terms, rent amount etc), and there are situations where it makes more sense to just do an addendum.

Does Trump's election yesterday, with presumed higher GDP growth and higher inflation (Tariffs/Deficits), which means higher 10 yr and Cap Rates, change timing of CRE acquisitions?

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

While cash flow may be harder to achieve here, these markets often shine in their ability to withstand market downturns and provide solid appreciation over time.The key in markets like this is understanding your goals.

So, I DON'T trust my ability to determine someone's character based on a few minute casual conversation and I DO trust my ability to manage even difficult tenants.