@Nick BaxterIn the Reno, NV market there are other housing programs that the local government offers that might be a similar strategy. 

We sign with a local broker, and negotiate a smaller commission.Do you have any recommendations for which option to choose?

Then learn as much as you can on the topic by joining local groups, meetups, etc.

If you have any idea, please let me know.thanks It sounds like you are in a difficult situation with your tenant.Regarding the issue with the shower, if multiple plumbers have inspected it and confirmed that it is okay to use, then it may not be necessary to spend the $4000 to repair it.

Be sure to check local zoning and such to make sure your project is feasible.

I'm local to the Dallas area and looking to also grow my connections and talk real estate!

Former ‘wholesale finder’ says he was thrown under bus by the prominent real estate investors.https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/equity-skimming-tale-of-a...His job was seemingly simple, but also important to the busi...

For local connections I’d recommend checking out the RI Real Estate Investors Group.They meet once a month in person for members and with another virtual meeting each month open to non-members too.I’ve been a member since 2003 and generally found it worthwhile.

@Nora Lugounfortunately it's difficult to just "get a mentor" - I'd go to some local REIA meetings and network.here's some good reading before you buy a random property in Memphis because it looks good on paper. 

If you're furnishing in Austin let me know, I have a spreadsheet of what I'd buy from the local furniture stores.