We want to understand the exit strategy first.

I used to work in real estate seeing the expansion of 20k SFR buy to rent homes to 35K.

It positions us perfectly for the future: energy, data centers, industrial expansion, reshoring, automotive jobs, all of it.

Your offer strategy is fine, but you don’t need the offer drafted beforehand.Walk the open house, confirm the major systems, then submit the offer the same day with a tight inspection contingency.Speed matters, but drafting an offer early doesn’t give you an edge in CA.

You can also combine other strategies to maximize cash flow (MTR, STR, and rent by the room). 

I have also considered Dave Ramsey strategy where you just buy in cash outright.

I'm looking to invest in my first rental property in Amarillo, TX soon.I wanted to ask what are the strategies or types of real estate investing that work best in Amarillo now or around that area? 

Cities like Charlotte and Raleigh rank highly for 2025 due to strong job expansion in technology, healthcare, and education, coupled with population influxes driving rental demand.

Units 1 & 2 rent for $1,550/month eachThe remaining single unit rents for $900/monthTotal current market rents should be at least 15% higher given the location and conditionLight renovations can boost rents by 25-30%, creating immediate income increasesAdditional Revenue Streams: The 400 sq/ft rooftop deck and garden outdoor space offer potential for higher rent premiumsThe 400 sq/ft two-car garage can be leased separately or repurposed, which is a significant value-add in PhillyZoning and Expansion Potential:The property is zoned RM-1, with existing rights to build 2 additional units by right, without zoning board hearings or red tape.

Hey everyone,I am going to start a flip project that would involve a massive renovation, that would include increasing sqft with a second story.I started to work with a new GC that I met few years back, he helped me on a small stuff in a prior expansion project.