Look at:Small multifamily (3–20 units)Mixed-use buildings (storefront + apartments)Value-add rentals you can improve and raise rentsGood areas to explore:NorristownPottstownBensalemCoatesvilleReading (more cash flow, lower price)Step 3: Use Real Estate to Lower Your TaxesHere’s what wealthy investors do:Real estate gives you depreciation (a legal paper loss)That loss can cancel out some of your income, especially rental or 401k withdrawal incomeIf you or your spouse can qualify as a real estate professional, you can offset W2 income tooThis is how they legally say, “I haven’t paid income tax in decades.”Step 4: Plan the Big PictureThink like this guy you met:$25K/month goal = $300K/yearIf each rental brings $300–$500/month → You need 50–100 rental unitsStart with a few deals this year, build up over 3–5 yearsWhat to Do Next:Talk to a real estate CPAFind a local agent or investor-friendly broker (go to the top of this page and click on AGENTSRun numbers on a few multifamily propertiesBest of luck from Fort Worth, TX 

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He only pays $325/month.For people interested in the numbers:Purchase Price: $250,000Rents when fully occupied are $5,500/month (most units rent for $175/week) My monthly expenses are roughly $2000/month (working on lowering this buy buying the Water softener isnt of rent, switching the internet/cable company, and adding insulation in roof to lower my utility bills)The best way to get started is to just get started, I dont have all the answers but it seemed like a good deal and a great learning experience! 

I have some savy ways of finding leads - all self generated off market and through the internet/ data basses.

This is what I did for a cabin I built in Gatlinburg:  We took a few royalty-free photos of the area off of the internet, and submitted them to an art site online whereby they make a painting of the photo.  

Even if contamination was caused by a prior user, liability can still fall on you under CERCLA or similar state laws.Get legal advice on:- Scope of further testing (Phase II)- Escrow holdbacks or indemnities- Insurance alternatives if risk can't be fully resolved pre-closingWrapping Up: Don’t Only Rely on the Broker or Title CompanyA solid legal review isn’t just a formality — it’s a deal-protecting strategy.

Downsides: limited customization and reporting.Avail: Very user-friendly and covers most of what you listed—online leases, payment reminders, maintenance tracking.

I've gone to several of the city meetings and while the STR owners show a strong presence in the end I don't think they win.What I see in Dallas STR to me for the most part does not make sense....getting $50 a night on a one bedroom condo, so max occupancy is about $1500/month in rent on STR when you pay the HOA dues, fees to VRBO or AirBnB, all utilities, internet and capital for furnishings does not make sense to me when LTR might get $1200-$1250. 

Hi @Ryan Jenkins Try Redfin or PropStream for more detailed comps, I use Propstream a lot, its very user friendly and pretty accurate.

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