then great.Longer term (maybe) BRRRR (which phonetically feels very relevant in DFW) : Personally I like the process of updating properties etc, gives me a lot of satisfaction, but I'll need to keep in mind its a business so some level of training and discipline will probably be needed before jump in here.In-state / Out-of-state : open to either and that will really be determined by the support network I can find/create (trusted realtor, property managers etc..)Excited to hear more from the BiggerPockets community on how to build that experienced network and make that first deal...feels a little like cold-plunging..the first one is probably the hardest (just making the plunge) and no doubt i will be breathing heavily for a while, but after a bit, you get used to it??

Houston, Spring, Montgomery County regulate property by heavily enforced DEED RESTRICTIONS and or empowered HOAs.  

@Duane Alexander…totally agree.Their ibuying program relied heavily on their Zestimates in the algorithm and look where it got them.

We were heavily geared up in the foreclosure market, but we saw a lot of those deals dry up since COVID. 

For an investor starting out, the policy cost can heavily burden your monthly expense.

The same people will find something else to complain about anyways, do not let them weigh too heavily.

I'm heavily considering investing near downtown, which is why I ask :) Would love to hear your guys' thoughts Thanks in advance!

And, I am also going to get heavily engaged in owner financed deals. 

In these cases we more heavily weigh credit. 

I don't own there but looked heavily into it and the returns weren't there.