Quote from @Gladys Melendez: Hello new to Bigger Pockets, looking to purchase a second home out of stateIn my opinion, house hacking is one of the best strategies for people who want to slowly get into the real estate investing business.

Literally cutting my living expenses to 0 is the goal. 

My question is, what strategies are investors typically using in Dallas?

Pros and cons of each strategy?

I'm a young investor located in seattle, who has done their due diligence studying real estate and it's strategies.

I am an agent and investor in the greater Phila area and would be happy to connect and come up with some strategies for your next purchase/investment. 

One downside is that you may get paired up with a random agent or an inexperienced agent who doesn't have the knowledge to look out for your best interest.Also, my perspective on this as an agent is a little more by the books, where if I was purchasing out of a state that I was licensed in, then I may use the strategy of Dual Agency and have the possibility of the agent's greed help to secure the deal.

With the positive cash flow every month, and 10+ year hold strategy, I am quite positive, I will come out ahead.

Building it takes time, and it's critical to continue demonstrating your knowledge, track record, and integrity.Asking for referrals is an efficient strategy to build trust.

These are auctions that often literally take place on courthouse steps due to a lender foreclosing on a property due to nonpayment.