I recently moved to Houston and am looking to get more knowledgable on the local real estate scene.

I’m looking to focus on probates as my main lead source, but the areas I want to target aren’t local to me.

By establishing this boundary now, you'll be able to create a healthier separation between your personal life and the business as you continue to grow.

Otherwise, putting down 25% for investment property is going to be challenging. 

This time can also be spent learning everything possible about your target market using websites like Zillow.If your looking to invest in real estate, but be as hands off as possible REITs will probably give you your highest return.

Any go-to methods or tools for comparing rates to keep your deal on track?

I’m also scaling back to high-ROI upgrades to finish this project without more headaches.

Hate to be this guy but my best advice is don't go out of state!

What are some tips I can use to help me on this specific journey and is there any way for me to find a mentor or someone who can help guide me in the right direction?

I waited 48 hours to mention it, I should have waited 50. :-).