Hoping to get feedback from folks who know the Dallas market well.Situation & Goals:Family: Me, wife, and 3 elementary aged kidsWork Location: Irving/Coppell area — prefer to stay within ~30 min commuteStrategy: Buy a property to live in for 1–2 years, then rent it out and repeat the processNumbers:OK if property just breaks even once we move out (cash flow neutral)Strong home appreciation is more important than short-term cash flowFeatures I’m targeting:Good school districts (important for both family and long-term demand)House hack potential — ADUs, in-law suites, small multifamily, rentable layouts, or something that transitions smoothly to a rental after we move outAsk:Which neighborhoods or school districts in/around Dallas should I be looking at that balance family needs + investment upside, all while keeping commute reasonable?

Hi flippers,The market in Charlotte (and other hot metros) has shown that speed to market can make or break your deal.

Many areas are around break even.

What would you do with  $100k HELOC to break into the industry?

If I can do that and break even on rent every month, I'm good. 

Along with that they won't appreciate and you will have a hard time selling @Caleb Brown This is really helpful advice — thank you for breaking it down so clearly.

They will make or break the investment.

Otherwise, you’re taking on a lot of risk for what could end up being a break-even; I hope this helps you a bit and possible shed some light on some things that maybe were overlooked, I sent you DM on BP, hope you can assist.

I get an email alert each time a deposit is made.I prefer not to use any third-party vendors (Zelle, etc.) because firstly, that creates another link in the chain that can break down between the tenant's deposit and my bank account (or, create capricious limitations and hurdles like the one you are experiencing).

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