I’m in the weeds daily — not watching this from a spreadsheet in another state.I wanted to ask something honestly.Over the past couple years, costs here have crept up everywhere — insurance, vendors, materials, even basic service calls.

Right now I’m in full learning mode — analyzing deals daily, making offers, growing my buyers list, and taking action consistently.I joined BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors, sharpen my skills, and be around people who are serious about doing deals the right way.If you’re investing in Denton or surrounding areas, I’d love to connect.

This is the eternal tradeoff and honestly it depends on your deal volume and tolerance for operational pain.

Data from ShowingTime, a Zillow-owned home tour scheduling app, is showing the worst start to a year in 5 years for touring volume in 2026. 

Yes, I have requested for them to increase the daily amount with no success without providing every reason I could ever have for needing make a payment above 20k. 

The best structure depends on your volume and long-term strategy.

Consistency beats volume every time.

What won’t matter much is the label of “business” versus something adjacent.If I were in your shoes, I would:- Get licensed- Work around high-volume operators or investment brokers- Invest small and often- Use school strategically, not passivelyReal-world reps compound faster than classroom theory in this space.You’re already ahead by thinking about this intentionally.

.• Closed sales and volume: Closed sales declined 9% in Austin to 509 transactions, while the metro fell 15% to 1,566.

If you need any local boots on the ground, let me know and I can assist, I'm in Akron daily.