Taxes are high in TX with real estate, so put more money down to create some cash flow.

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

I agree that with one property you can just use OTA pricing tools.  5 mins a day for adjusting and you will save money and do it yourself.

Having a vacancy costs money!

One Panhandle County I talked to the tax assessor about this one time and this particular property she said the guy was old and had no money so they felt sorry for him and didn't foreclose until he passed. 

Not saying there isn’t money to be made because their definitely is.

You should not be losing money on cleans. 

Hard Money How did you add value to the deal?

Well, three top reasons come to mind:It will allow you to deduct their earnings on your own tax return.It is required by law for any person to whom you paid at least $600 in 2023, total.

There is definitely more too it than just the money that goes in.