My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Budget : Will have to keep a factor of safety for the current exchange rates of AUD.USD = 0.68 so will cap our budget at 250K- 300K.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts! 

Happy to share some of my OOS experiences. 

Adding an ADU: With your dad’s construction experience, building a 2-bed/2-bath ADU could significantly increase the rental income.

What was your experience?

I don't think it's wise to try this until you have proven experience and a solid partnership agreement.It's OK to scale slowly.

This is not something to DIY.I think this is the first option I want to pursue, but I have no experience with owner financing or selling the note down the line. 

The checking account will draw against and pull from your line of credit to deliver your funds assuming your line has availability still (debit to line and a credit to your checking account).I’ve experienced , utilized, and have monitored how these tools work for over 10 years+ in practice and operation. 

(End)Unfortunately, HOAs are often ran by individuals who are not the most knowledgeable on regulations, accounting practices, and more - and property managers do not want to intervene for fear of losing the contract. 

With most products their is a place where this makes sense, but in my experience there is only 1 with this product Right Way = Pretty low credit score and cannot qualify for a traditional loan to access the equity and you need the cash fast Wrong Way = Any other reason than the above. 

College does sound like a useful and fun experience that I would like to partake in.