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Invest in DFW Real Estate With the Numbers in View
The approach
Real estate investing is about the numbers first. I help you look beyond the purchase price and understand how a property fits into your larger financial plan: cash flow, appreciation, expenses, financing, location, and risk. Whether you're buying your first investment property or adding to an existing portfolio, the goal is to make decisions based on a clear strategy rather than emotion.
Start the conversationThe process
Four steps, no guesswork.
01 / Step
Define the investment goal
Cash flow, appreciation, diversification, future income, or another goal.
02 / Step
Set the numbers
Budget, financing options, target return, expenses, and what defines a good opportunity.
03 / Step
Find and analyze opportunities
Evaluated on the numbers, location, condition, rental potential, and long-term outlook.
04 / Step
Buy with a plan
Negotiate, complete due diligence, and move through closing with the strategy in mind.
Run the numbers
Rental ROI calculator
Adjust the inputs to see how price, financing, and rent change your monthly cash flow and cash-on-cash return.
Rental ROI Calculator
Run the numbers before you make an offer.
Check your county appraisal district; MUD or PID areas run higher.
Texas average is over $3,500 a year (Texas Department of Insurance, 2026). Get a quote for your home.
Monthly cash flow
-$93
Rent of $2,500 minus estimated payment and carrying costs.
Down payment
$87,500
Loan amount
$262,500
Est. monthly P&I
$1,659
Est. property taxes
$642
Est. homeowners insurance
$292
Est. monthly PITI
$2,593
Cash-on-cash return
-1.3%
At today's rates, many DFW rentals need a larger down payment or higher rent to cash flow. Adjust the numbers to test your deal.
Estimates only. Property taxes and insurance use the rate and annual amount you entered; 30-year fixed financing. Vacancy, management, maintenance, and HOA costs are not included.
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