Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Our closing went well, but instead of leaving a lock box on the house for the selling/buyer's agent or leaving a key with the closing agent, Long John Silver the Listing Agent buries the key in the front yard.

Buy and hold real estate isn't going to make you any money in the short term - in the short term it consumes capital, and it's in the long term you get all benefits.There are certainly niches that make money in the short term, but they're not passive (flipping, STRs).So - I don't know that REI vs business ownership is an apples to apples comparison.  

Other key advantages in our market:  we are less hurricane-prone and we have a wide array of STR-legal properties to choose from.I would love to brainstorm the possibilities with you.

@Kurtis CarriereBuilding your own home is an incredible achievement, and your hands-on experience will be a huge asset as you transition to real estate in Texas, especially in the DFW area.

Hey everyone,
I’m curious to know what strategies have been most effective for you when it comes to finding consistent, high-quality deals.  What is the true marketing channel Whether it’s direct mail, cold calling, ...

@Sridhar Das, Like @Sam Cohn mentioned here, a 1031 exchange would allow you to defer all of the tax and depreciation recapture.Investors looking to scale their RE portfolio will use the 1031 exchange and allow that tax to work for them by reinvesting into larger or multiple investment properties, using the BRRRR strategy.The 1031 exchange allows you to invest in any type of real estate as long as it is held for investment use. the 1031 is a great tool to team with cost segs and BRRRR to maximize tax savings and give you maximum growth potential.

The key is aligning the deal structure with the right lender’s criteria.

I have a 7 day vacation stay voucher to use up, expires today.

My goals are very clear to me - in the short/mid term, to be able to quit my job and pursue real estate full time.