An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).

For me below is a short list, but bear in mind that my specific STR investment model is 'vacation house for free'. 

Hi all, I’m looking at documenting my ‘active participation’ and have been reviewing the REPSTracker app (14 day free trial).

Now, Austin is now becoming California, but if you live here and are renting then you have better options as an owner occupant, than as a pure investor in Austin.If my Assumptions are fairly accurate, then listen up, if not disregard.Buying a new built house in Austin on limited funds, hoping to sell it in two years so that you can make a tax-free profit, is NOT A GOOD STRATEGY!

Borrow against them tax free if you need the cash.

So I had to let them stay rent free until the end of July.

I think one of them is pretty reasonably and may even have a no frills free version?

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Feel free to reach out me with any questions!   

It's important to discuss your specific situation and requirements with a mortgage lender or loan officer.