You just do not want to lose a historically good tenant, and then have to eat the costs of marketing/leasing the property again.

Hi Dan, I would say that specific area is more D class. 

Just because people gotta eat doesn't mean any place selling hot food will do well. 

Even on light rehabs, things like soft flooring, outdated wiring, or hidden plumbing issues in mobile homes can eat into margins fast.

And even though an investment property will eat up a lot of my liquidity rn I’ll be able to save a good amount of money living at home for another year.

It's always hard to get that first deal done but once you do just stay consistent in your marketing efforts and eat, sleep and breath REI. 

Specifically, I would love recommendations on the best NMLS-approved pre-licensing courses for Texas, as well as insights into mentorship programs or mortgage companies that actively train and hire new MLOs.

A miscalculation can eat up your profits fast.Speed is Key – The longer you hold the property, the more you pay in interest, taxes, and utilities.

These hidden costs can eat into margins and disrupt timelines, yet there seems to be no streamlined way to tackle them before breaking ground.I’m working on a solution that combines site analysis tech + cost prediction modeling to help developers get ahead of these risks.

.❌ Not leveraging automation – Repetitive tasks like lead follow-ups, KPI tracking, and marketing execution can eat up valuable time.❌ Building the right buyers list – Some investors struggle to find serious buyers who close quickly and consistently.What’s Been Working?