@Natalie BrownWelcome to finally jumping into the RE game.

I finally evicted her and she had 2 Amazon packages at the house which was addressed to someone else. 

You should also spend extra for durability when it comes to couches, tables, bed frames, and mattresses etc. 

.- I work in Southlake, so I’m aiming for something within 30 minutes of there (or nearby areas).While I don’t bring a large amount of capital to the table right now, I do bring time, flexibility, and a strong willingness to learn and put in the work.

.: Lease Options are closed at the kitchen table so... 1 hour?

Rents have also cooled off lately, which lines up with what I’ve been seeing out there.Feels like the market’s resetting as we head into the holidays—more inventory, slower activity, and buyers finally getting some more closing concessions.  

I am looking for some best practices regarding the lease.Do most STR require 30% down and final payment before the stay? 

I feel sometimes a bit 'late' to the table and woefully ignorant of the language and lingo in investing.

I've been building for others and am finally ready to build for myself.

Suddenly, my leverage was gone, and I had to bring more cash to the table than I’d planned.That experience taught me two things:The appraisal can shift the financial landscape of your deal overnight.A higher-than-expected appraisal can give you instant equity and better loan terms.