As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search

It’s awesome to see your enthusiasm for real estate investing!

I'm currently with an investment brokerage but my end goal is to be an investor and feel the big shoes my parents are leaving me with! 

My investing partner is a GC.

It's great to see you're diving into real estate investing.

Where in Oregon are you investing?

How did you handle tax prep when you first started investing, especially with a plan to scale over time?

Sure, some lenders are incredibly high on rates, but overall, rates aren't much higher for an investment property than going conventional.I've quoted investors 20 bps higher than conventional and they end up going with me, simply because the loan is low doc, not reported on credit, and they can close in an entity.It's a case-by-case thing, of course.But they aren't looked down upon.

Might be able to recoup with a different investment or location  Just spit ballin.

And since it is an investment property, you would qualify for a 1031 exchange.