Hire the right contractor, and time boxing.

I've house hacked 4 different times and never regretted it. 

It’s also worth asking the seller for more details on the tenants’ payment history and lease terms.If you’re new to this market, local property managers or real estate agents can give insights on vacancy rates and tenant turnover.

helped me to decide to become a realtor Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

People give false references and you need to vet the reference to make sure you're talking to the real landlord. 3.

That's where you build real wealth.

A few tips to build it faster:1) Attend local real estate meetups and networking events—Houston has an active investor community, and BiggerPockets is a great place to connect with others before meeting them in person.2) Join Facebook groups and other online forums for Houston real estate investors.

Layout reminds me of small time share condos but the other condo complex next door does not resemble this one at all.

A teardown in a great location might be a real winner. 

Trying to see how I can use it to grow my real estate portfolio, this is my only property btw.