Take care of your credit score--your interest rate will depend greatly on this. 3.

For now keep your money in brokerage account while you research this.. and choose carefully.

Nobody cares as much as you do since it’s YOUR money and not theirs. 

Hi, I am a healthcare professional with currently renting office space.

I would consult with a tax professional for this advice.

Why are people so careful and scared when it comes to investing in real estate, but when it comes to the stock market, they're way more laid back and trusting?

Unfortunately, in April of 2023 my aging parents' health went in a rough direction (father Alzheimer's/dementia, mom immobility) so I had to "move" back to Dallas, to care for them and also help them with their own bills.  

I honestly belief that investors should stop looking for specic catagoeries/situations of people to find houses to buy, and instead focus on motivation (regardless is their house is vacant, tax liened, foreclosure etc. etc.)Do you really care that you get a vacant house deal, or do you care that you find a high profit deal regardless whether it is a vacant house or not?

Rental income if you are not a real estate professional is considered passive income, even with the repair efforts you are doing.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?