Based on your opinion, would DFW area also be a great starting point in Texas?

I’m based in Houston, Tx.

These typically do not get the appreciation growth, but are cash flow plays.

I'm obviously bias because I'm in the Chicago area, but I have partners constantly buying properties for ~$150k + ~$60k in Rehab and then ARV of $300k doing Cash Out Refi's based on Long Term Rentals or AirBNB, Flipping the properties, or Wholesaling the deals. 

In your case, if you have $100,000 on the sideline I don't know if I would necessarily invest all of the capital unless it is in at least a B neighborhood and play the long game, rather than invest in the more volatile markets and swing for the fences.

Decide which game you want to play.

You may have a soft spot for them but the feeling is not mutual, they’re playing you.

@Jamie Bateman used a podio based system.

Most of my clientele are based in the west coast in California and Seattle.

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