All Forum Posts by: Ven Perla

Thank you Kasi. Appreciate the note and the link. Will read through that.
How did you go about investing in OOS? Self-manage or PM or TK? Mind sharing which markets?

@Varun G.Hi Varun, I am in similar shoes and was initially looking at the McKinney / Prosper / Denton (HWY 380) area. Have you considered these markets and what brought you to Sherman? 

Have you made progress? Care to connect to discuss, I can DM you.

@Bruce Lynn
Hi Bruce, Thank you for the insights. I found your earlier post on a different thread (probably a couple of years old) regarding the North Texas opportunity and you were suggesting to invest on the HWY 380 / North of I-35 (Mckinney / Prosper / Princeton / Denton) corridor. McKinney looks like a solid market but not sure if the numbers still work there. 

What is driving Sherman/Denison market? Given its an 1 hour+ drive from the DFW metro. Is it okay to DM you? Need a bit more detail. 

Thank you Jared & Melissa. Really appreciate the responses.
I met with your associate/s from REINation and RTR to learn about the offerings and to learn the markets, entry & exit criteria and portfolio build out. In still a bit of learning phase on the potential TK engagement but will surely keep you in mind.

Hi BP Community 👋,   

This is my first post here on BiggerPockets, and I’m really excited to be part of this community! I’ve been reading a ton of great advice and learning from many of you, and I’m now at a stage where I’d love to join the conversation, connect with others, and continue learning.

I’m actively exploring out-of-state rental investment and would love some insights and guidance from this awesome network. I’m evaluating a positive cash-flowing rental properties (nothing crazy here) with solid long-term appreciation potential. Open to both single-family homes and small multifamily (like a duplex), depending on market dynamics and returns. My plan is to invest out-of-state with local property management in place, and I’m open to turnkey properties as long as the fundamentals make sense. I’m looking at properties where I can put down 20–25% (~$80K including closing costs), ideally in neighborhoods that are stable and seeing some upward momentum without pricing me out on day one. 

Markets I’m considering and the reasons:

1. North Dallas-Fort Worth, TX – A competitive and maturing market, but with continued population and job growth.

2. Huntsville/Birmingham, AL – More affordable entry points and promising rent-to-price ratios.

3. Ocala, FL – Growing steadily with some newer construction and rising rental demand. 

Would you look at any other that has this solid Hybrid market dynamics? Indiana / Ohio? I am open to your ideas and thoughts so please suggest.

If you have insights into:

✅ Neighborhoods to target (or avoid)

✅ What’s working well for you in these markets

✅ PM recommendations or investor-friendly agents

✅ Risks I should be aware of in each area

✅ Recent deals that might help me benchmark returns

…I’d be incredibly grateful! Please feel free to comment or DM if you’re active in these markets — I’d love to learn more. Thanks in advance for the help!

Cheers,
Ven Perla