Spent the last 6 years in the education field, but now I am in the process of changing careers into real estate investing.I am currently looking for a Real Estate Agent in the San Antonio/Seguin area.

Many people get that designation, but you won’t be able to if you’re a high earning W-2 employee for the most part.So it will be hard to do that unless you are a qualified real estate professional, or your spouse is.

True, you will also get depreciation to reduce your tax bill on other earned income, and you will also get amortization (loan pay down) and possibly appreciation, but 6% is pretty meager. 

Flood openings, when done in accordance with FEMA rules will save you money but they must be certified by FEMA to earn mitigation credits.7) Prior Claim will not be considered until you have a loss after October 1 2021. 

Earning $100k W2 and only paying $700/mo for a primary should create a pretty good savings rate to help recover from hiccups.At this point I have 4 units rented (1 duplex, 2 SFR), my primary and I'm under contract on another off-market for my next BRRRR.

I have had success in the past with small masterminds and they really helped to jumpstart my investing career.

So you'd be buying more like 6 to 10 deals before you hit break even between cost of entry into the business, and commission earned on your own deals.

I did 9% as the high end since your account with me now has earned 9% since we opened it in March.

I was an HVAC journeyman in Oklahoma for the last 10 years, but really would like a career change.

I hear your frustration, but having worked in customer facing roles for most of my career, it is very common for people to go radio silent.