But interestingly, its a great deal to have syndication cause CAGR for GP is substantially high even though they don't collect preferred.

My plan is finish building what I got here north of Houston then head that way south.

I'd love to network with some fellow rookies and hop on a Zoom call once or twice a week to work through some random houses on the MLS (I'd provide link and virtual drinks lol) to build our confidence and knowledge base.Afterwards would love to connect with an experienced investor to quickly gloss over a few to see if we've headed in right place, (this might require real drinks if in Houston!

In the education phase and I'm kind of just poking my head into places to ask questions and look at things that pique my interest.Anyway, I've got a friend of mine that lives with his aunt.

Plus I had a guaranteed roof over my head.

I like where your head is at.

I live in Portland and am not finding anything that cash flows even in the greater area including Vancouver and heading down to Salem.

I did what you are about to do when I was 19, just packed up from Ohio and headed to Florida leaving everything I knew behind.

I have provided 8 max allowed rent increase notifications (State rent controlled units) this year and 8 below max rent increases (for preferred tenants), but still substantial increases (also 1 not rent controlled increase). 

Every part of town has it's quirks like some parts you really need to check out the houses foundation/basement as there are heavier clay soils, some are full of meth heads, some at first blush may appear not too attractive but drive around and you'll find lots of older people still living there taking care of their yards, keeping everything up though the racists will say the houses aren't worth anything.