I find being a member of a REIA, real estate investor assocation to be hugely valuable.  

If you had to live off just 4% of your portfolio, you would need huge capital, to begin with.

The big three areas (Huge cites several counties each) are Austin, Dallas, and Houston.Research each one....Houston is the most 'Southern" feeling of the three, Dallas is little bit Cowboy (Dallas Cowboys), and Austin is the State Capital and smallest, but not "Southern Feeling nor Cowboy feeling".Then there is Beautiful friendly San Antonio aka Bexar County...Visit all four and decide what's your favorite.Note these are HUGE areas, with several "Neighborhoods" that can be very different from one another in the same city as you would find in Atlanta--from crime holes to mansions and everything in between. 

They have to pay a huge capital gain tax and can't live in a similar area if they pay that. 

In other words, HOW you generate a lead has a huge impact on the Negotiation Dynamic you will walk into.

Hi everyone,I am a huge bigger pockets fan and am currently studying marketing at a top college.

If you are looking for speed, I wouldn't go with the huge Bank of America, Chase, or others. 

Actually, paying in arrears can be a huge plus, when you sell.

I'm a huge fan of the house hacking strategy and would love to chat more if you have any questions.

Buying a beneficial interest in a DST qualifies as replacement property for a 1031 Exchange.