When we moved, we turned it into a rental, hoping this would be the start of our real estate journey—something we’d like to continue once my husband retires.Some key details:My husband is active duty and will retire in 3 years.We have one final move coming up this summer to Raleigh, NC.Our current debts are crippling us—the high interest makes it tough to stay afloat every month.The plan I proposed to my husband:Sell the rental property.Use the proceeds to pay off all our debts, set aside emergency funds and a down payment for our next home.Free up $1,500/month from debt payments, and that also can stash in a high-yield savings account.Regain full VA loan entitlement, allowing us to purchase a multifamily home and use the house hacking strategy for up coming move.Avoid capital gains tax, since April marks five years of ownership, and the tenant’s lease ends in May.This wasn’t our original plan, and we hate the idea of using our equity to pay off debt.

Buy a property when it feels good is when you are buying your primary home where your kids will grow up and you'll live with your family.

W2s, personal homes and K1s are usually straightforward and can be DIY-ed by most computer-savvy and financially-savvy people.

I do pretty decent for my age, and I live at home still, so I've been saving up a lot of money.

Hey James, I haven’t purchased land in Davis Park myself, but I do have clients currently flipping a home not too far and there's a lot of new construction happening in the area.

So I think it's great to first start closer to home-- especially where you know the markets well!

I am particularly interested in:Understanding the fundamentals of wholesalingNavigating Texas-specific real estate laws and regulationsBuilding a strong network of cash buyers and motivated sellersLearning effective marketing strategiesAnalyzing and evaluating dealsIf anyone is willing to share their experiences, tips, or resources, I would greatly appreciate it.

I'm still in the trial version and this looks like it can be home for such a long time. 

I specialize in single-family homes and long-term rentals that are turn-key ready in over 10 markets.If you'd ever like to connect or have any questions about turn-key investing, I'd be happy to help!

Just make sure to vet them carefully and ask for references from past deals and proof of their track record.