When analyzing purchases, focus on numbers first: cash flow, repairs needed, ARV, and local market trends.Curious — are you looking more at rentals, flips, or just exploring all options right now?

This includes having a safe, clean, and well-maintained property.

Any tips on tracking hours and proving material participation?

Oxford House (https://oxfordhouse.org) is the biggest "peer run" sober living home nonprofit organization in the world, they lease about 3,600 homes nationwide and is a good model to study as well.

Sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation with your LTRs and a smart plan to explore STRs in the Orlando area.

According to a 2024 study, nearly 40% of Realtors rarely or never use a CRM, meaning a substantial portion of the real estate agent population does not utilize this technology for managing client relationships and business processes.This is wasting a lot of time for 40% of agents.Imagine not remembering who to contact,what new leads came in, or even forgetting to textor call a lead back?

We do not but great tip - thanks

I'm assuming he has explored this option. 

Since you’re focused on buy-and-hold and cash flow, here are a few tips to get started:Local REIA: Joining a Dallas-area REIA is a great first step—networking with experienced investors, lenders, and property managers will give you insights you can’t get from books alone.Start small: Look at single-family or duplex rentals first.

I’m exploring real estate notes as a way to diversify my portfolio, but I’m still in the early stages of learning.