Hey @Chase Wright, feel free to reach out if you need any advice on getting started, I'm also here in Dallas.

There are some bond programs both county and state level that you can get the downpayment and some closing costs paid or go new construction and do the same via the builder.

Another one of the investments, they are currently proposing for us a chance to "save a portion of our original investment," is literally unbelievable.  

These sites allow you to collect rent, track maintenance requests, and manage expenses all in one place, often for free.

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I’m in Florida, but know enough to tell you that California is cost prohibitive, so yes it is a tough market.  

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The input costs for operating a STR are a multiple of what they were even 5 years ago.  

Purchase price is below $30K, renovations cost based on one contractor bid is $350-500K.- Best way to estimate the ARV.  

We have learned a ton and I want thousands of units one day but for now just trying what to do next with this one. ok so the issue is that home was built in 1932 and the heating is an issue in the winter and the heating costs are really high for the tenants.