It becomes risky if you buy an investment that won't pay you back in year one so having a strong buy box and knowing your numbers is key!

No real strong leads!?! 

For first-time investors, neighborhoods like Riverside, Murray Hill, and North Jacksonville could be good places to start, offering strong rental demand and potential for growing neighborhoods.

Your first step should be building a strong team: an investor friendly agent, lender, contractor, and property manager are key.

By prioritizing fundamentals over chasing ROI benchmarks, he’s now sitting on an asset that’s appreciated 30% and maintained strong cash flow.Personally, I once miscalculated reserves on a triplex I bought early in my career.

A strong agent who invests can help analyze deals, run comps, get rents, help you explore multiple investing strategies, strategize offers and negotiate best prices/concessions/ repairs. 

Long term, the Austin market will do just fine with strong population and job growth.

They all had a very strong competitive advantage and focused on growing.

Plus, with $4200+ in monthly income and the option for overtime, you’re in a strong position to manage this responsibly.

With interest rates where they are, that could keep your cash flow strong while allowing you to scale.