Suggest you connect with them and do all you can to encourage them to mentor you.

If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many local investors as you can.

By investing out-of-state, you can find properties with lower prices and higher rental yields.

I can only use my state as whats the norm .

Additionally, local MLS data or city-specific real estate reports can provide more granular insights for your target market.For news and broader economic trends that affect real estate, check out HousingWire and MarketWatch.

Knowing the tips, tricks and loopholes in advance can help save you a lot of time and money.  

You can refi down as rates get better for a much better exit fee.

The market value is about 450 and say we bought it for 370, can we cash out refi after fixing it?

Does that transfer with a loan assumption or can I immediately use it as an investment property? 

Also, the area of North Austin is interesting to me, can anyone have thoughts about this area (from Georgian Acres to Gracy wood)?