All Forum Posts by: Lisa Choi

Welcome to Bigger Pockets and the world of real estate investing! 

That makes a lot of sense—Laredo definitely has growth, but the infrastructure piece can be tough right now. Central and South Texas both have some strong pockets for flips and rentals, and I work closely with investors who are looking for exactly those types of opportunities.

Since you’ve got the construction background, the right off-market property could put you in a great position to create strong margins on your flips and then roll that equity into rentals. I’m based in San Antonio but also keep an eye on surrounding markets, so I’d be glad to be a resource as you’re gearing up for your next deal in April.

Welcome, Jennifer! Exciting that you're diving deeper with the BRRRR method. DSCR and hard money can both be powerful tools, but they come with very different lessons:

For DSCR, the biggest takeaway I've seen is making sure the property comfortably covers the lender's ratio requirement—not just barely. If the deal only squeaks by, it can be tough to refinance later, especially if rates move. On the hard money side, lining up your exit before you close is huge—knowing exactly how you'll refinance (and with which lender) saves a lot of stress.

I'm based out of San Antonio, but I work closely with Houston agents to help both my Houston and San Antonio investors find strong deals. I also work with a few hard money lenders who can refinance their deals into DSCR loans, which can make the BRRRR process smoother.

Are you planning to start with single-family BRRRRs in Houston, or are you open to small multifamily as well?

Welcome, Manny! That’s such an inspiring journey—you’ve really carved your own path and it’s awesome to see how you blended real estate with lifestyle freedom. Congrats on making that early “retirement” move and building a life you love in Tokyo.

I’m based in San Antonio and work with investors on sourcing off-market deals for flips and rentals. If you’re ever interested in expanding your Texas portfolio, I’d be glad to connect and share what’s available. And I’d also love to learn more about your experience with tiny homes and international investing—that’s such a unique angle.

Hey there and welcome! And congrats on making it through all of that—it sounds like you got hit with just about every curveball possible but still came out ahead. That’s a huge win and definitely shows you’ve got the resilience for this business. I’m based in San Antonio and work with investors on finding off-market deals, so if you ever want to chat strategy or see what’s out there, I’d be glad to connect.

Hey, welcome to the community and congrats on your first flip—that’s a huge milestone! Exciting that you’re already looking at rentals too. I’m based in San Antonio and work with investors on finding off-market deals, so if you ever want to chat strategy or see what’s out there, I’d be glad to connect.

Hi Ronak, welcome to BiggerPockets and to Texas! Georgetown is a great area to be in, and it’s awesome that you’re jumping into real estate with a long-term wealth mindset.

I’m based in San Antonio and work with investors across Central Texas, helping them find off-market deals for rentals, flips, and other strategies. Since you’re exploring different paths—like STRs, SFRs, and multifamily—I’d be glad to share local insights and connect you with opportunities that align with your goals.

Are you looking to stay closer to Georgetown/Austin for your first deal, or are you open to San Antonio and surrounding markets as well?

Hi Ronnie!

Welcome to BiggerPockets and the San Antonio investing scene! It sounds like you and your wife are coming in with a solid plan, especially with your construction background—that’s a big advantage when it comes to flips. I work with a lot of investors here in San Antonio, helping them source off-market properties for flips and rentals, and I’d be happy to connect you with opportunities that fit your goals.

Are you mainly focused on staying in the San Antonio area, or are you open to surrounding markets as well?

Congrats on passing the exam, George—and welcome to the world of real estate investing! Even if you’re not going full-time, having your license can still open doors and give you access to deals, comps, and networking. I work with investors across Texas and would be happy to be a resource as you get started. Also, if you’re ever down in San Antonio or want to connect with other investor-friendly agents across the state, let me know!

Welcome to BiggerPockets! Texas is a great market with a lot of opportunity, especially for buy-and-hold or value-add strategies. I work with investors here in San Antonio and would be happy to be a resource if you’re considering this area. If you're looking into other Texas markets, I can also connect you with investor-focused agents in those areas. Let me know how I can help!