Just make sure that you understand the maintenance (foundation and roofs) and tax/insurance costs that come with owning property in Texas.

As with any real estate transaction, it's crucial to have clear agreements and legal counsel to navigate the process effectively and protect your interests.

You can utilize low down payment loans by house hacking your next property.3) Partner with people to invest your capital together.4) Invest in lower cost marketsThe tough thing about real estate investing is that it's capital intensive.

Be sure to factor in the effect of Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) if you borrow money (non-recourse loans only) to purchase the property by the self-directed IRA. 

If no one has already run them buy a lawyer here in Georgia, would anyone be interested in splitting the cost to do so?  

Negotiate price, closing costs, and repairs, conduct inspections, and perform a final walkthrough.

Its a very costly mistake to get wrong! 

I'm a fan of the consistent, not checking which way the wind is blowing, dollar cost average investor that keeps buying every year or two.

Due to high costs in San Diego, I would likely have about $2500-$3k month negative cash flow even with renting out the rooms/house.

The seller says I can just deduct the repair cost from the tenant security deposit.