Id like to take it out but if I do they would have to move as they now use it daily to access the upstairs. 

Having professional remediation is unbelievably expensive to pay rent on all of the equipment, monitor moisture content multiple times daily, and ultimately cut out some of the sheetrock to replace it.

Began scanning MLS everyday to find a deal (I am my own realtor and this is my first transaction).January 2024 – After searching deals daily, I saw a property listed that day for 219,500 two blocks from my parents home and promptly made an offer that day for 222,222.Listing realtor kept the bidding open for a week and asked for a counter based on competing bids (in hindsight I don't think there were actually other bids).

And dog hair stuck to trim that hasn’t been cleaned in who knows how long.

These builders & flippers, etc are risking their money daily (Plans aligned, calculated) in order to grow personally, mentally, & physically.

As a real estate agent and an investor, I am on the market daily and explore opportunities for myself and my clients.

Obviously we have our people scouring the MLS daily for opportunities, we also have a lot of off market properties come our way from the management division, as well as other deals that come to us because sellers know we have a large buyers pool of serious buyers.Find the right investor focused agent and they will put deals in front of you. 

Hehe, I wish I could find cool stuff on a daily basis @John Underwood, but pickin's are slim!

My new job paid biweekly and I needed to take the remainder of the money I set aside for my January payment to cover my daily expenses until I received my first paycheck.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both strategies when deciding whether to invest in-state or out-of-state.In-State Investing:Knowledge: You probably know more about the rules, legislation, and local market in your own state of Houston, Texas.Network: It's possible that you already know contractors, real estate agents, and other people in your community.The Ease of Management: Especially when dealing with daily problems, managing properties in your neighbourhood may be more convenient.Out-of-State Investing:diversity: If your local market is competitive, investing in a different state may offer greater prospects and diversity.Affordability: As you pointed out, certain states could have more reasonably priced real estate, which might enhance cash flow.Market Dynamics: There are markets with varying development potential and economic trends that you may access.Taking Out-of-State Investing Into Account:Investigate the target market in-depth, paying particular attention to employment growth, economic data, and local real estate market patterns.Establishing Networks: Establish a local network of contractors, property managers, and real estate experts.