IT guy looking to invest in my first rental property

IT guy looking to invest in my first rental property

Member since 2023 · 9 posts · 1 vote

Hi Everyone,

I'm pretty new to this and trying to find out the best location in TX to buy a rental property. Please help me to decide on the best place to buy.

Thanks,

Venkata

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Jason WrayPro Member
Banker · Nationwide · Member since 2020 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Venkata,

I would reach out to @Lucia Rushton if anyone can help you find a good property to cash flow it would be in her DFW area.

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  • Jason WrayPro Member
    Banker · Nationwide · Member since 2020 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3y

    Venkata,

    I would reach out to @Lucia Rushton if anyone can help you find a good property to cash flow it would be in her DFW area.

  • Member since 2023 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y

    @Jason Wray Thanks for the quick response.

  • Alecia LovelessPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    3y

    @Venkata Lukalapu Only comment on the DFW area is taxes consistently go up there year over year and I don’t think rents are keeping up in most neighborhoods unless maybe you buy a really high end property.

    My sister lives in Denton and has 17 SFHs and on average her taxes have gone up 15% the past 3 years while she’s only been able to raise her rents about 7% this past year and maybe 5% each of the two years prior.

    Granted with the pandemic she did see good appreciation compared to what she was seeing before but I think that is true for many places in the country.

  • Investor · Wichita Falls, TX · Member since 2008 · 62 posts · 12 votes
    3y

    @Alecia Loveless welcome!  North Texas is a great market to invest.  Recommend you plug into a good real estate investor meeting.  We run one free for anyone to attend.  We are on meetup.  We meet the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 at the SpringHill Suites Denton.  You're more than welcome to come, network and learn.

  • Real Estate Agent · Denton, TX · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
    3y

    Hi Venkata,

    IT guy here as well; I have 14 SFHs rentals around the Denton area (investor is my side job :) ) and I can give you some insights on what may cash flow (or not). It is kind of difficult now with high interest rates and increasing property taxes but appreciation may still be interesting.

  • Member since 2023 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y
    Quote from @Fabrice Laporte:

    Hi Venkata,

    IT guy here as well; I have 14 SFHs rentals around the Denton area (investor is my side job :) ) and I can give you some insights on what may cash flow (or not). It is kind of difficult now with high interest rates and increasing property taxes but appreciation may still be interesting.


     Hi Fabrice, thanks for the help. How do I contact you here?

    Thanks,

    Venkata

  • Member since 2023 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y
    Quote from @Alecia Loveless:

    @Venkata Lukalapu Only comment on the DFW area is taxes consistently go up there year over year and I don’t think rents are keeping up in most neighborhoods unless maybe you buy a really high end property.

    My sister lives in Denton and has 17 SFHs and on average her taxes have gone up 15% the past 3 years while she’s only been able to raise her rents about 7% this past year and maybe 5% each of the two years prior.

    Granted with the pandemic she did see good appreciation compared to what she was seeing before but I think that is true for many places in the country.


     Hi Alicia, thanks for the insight.

    Venkata

  • Real Estate Agent · Denton, TX · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
    3y

    You can call me at 940 231 7942.

  • Realtor · Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex, TX · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 925 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Alecia Loveless:

    @Venkata Lukalapu Only comment on the DFW area is taxes consistently go up there year over year and I don’t think rents are keeping up in most neighborhoods unless maybe you buy a really high end property.

    My sister lives in Denton and has 17 SFHs and on average her taxes have gone up 15% the past 3 years while she’s only been able to raise her rents about 7% this past year and maybe 5% each of the two years prior.

    Granted with the pandemic she did see good appreciation compared to what she was seeing before but I think that is true for many places in the country.


     Actually I disagree that taxes so up year over year, in fact we saw years of homes staying at the same value (up until the rush of 20-22). The one thing everyone must do is protest their taxes. If more people did that, then the county tax assessors offices wouldn't have over inflated numbers to work with. 

    As always, just my opinion.

  • Member since 2023 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y
    Quote from @Fabrice Laporte:

    You can call me at 940 231 7942.


     Hi Fabrice,

    What is a good time to call you. I'm in PST zone.

    Thanks,

    Venkata

  • Real Estate Agent · Denton, TX · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
    3y

    Hi. I am out of the country this week but we can talk this Saturday around 12:00pm cst

  • Member since 2023 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y
    Quote from @Fabrice Laporte:

    Hi. I am out of the country this week but we can talk this Saturday around 12:00pm cst


     Sure, I will call you.

    Thanks,

    Venkata

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