If you can get a property with a more modern floorplan at a similar price I would go for that.

Having been in the lending space for a while now,  Interest income is not passive - its considered/taxed as ordinary income- just like interest you receive from your bank and savings account.Regarding profit and expenses from a flip, "that depends" on many factors but again if its short term capital gains, its not tax friendly.As always consult with your tax advisor / CPA. 

For instance, with STRs, why won't an investor spend an hour on AirBNB for their area to identify listings that:1) rank the highest2) occupancy 95%+3) ADR $750+4) hosts have 2+ properties5) listings are branded with 20k+ Instagram followersetcThen, reach out to those top operators; as many don't have the time or gave up on cold outreach, yet they've done the hardest 90%, have skin in the game, and outcompeted thousands of listings nearby.

You’ve got to be willing to stay in touch with sellers who aren’t ready today but might be down the road.

Title was run title attorney I have closed with many times we substitute my LLC in and we funded it the SAME DAY so the guy did not lose the deal. the trick is with folks doing this actually knowing what a deal is.

I was loose with my description.

I try to minimize what I surround myself with so I can really enjoy my environment.

I’ve been actively seeking mentorship opportunities in Dallas, diving into real estate literature (including David Greene’s BRRRR method), and connecting with others who are passionate about achieving financial freedom through real estate.If you work in IT, are based in Dallas, or simply want to connect, I’d love to hear from you!

Also jobs that can get me a head start into the field and what kind of investment I should really start with.

Yes anyway I got the info, it has to be bought as an investment property with 15 down