Residential and Investment Properties in Dallas - Fort Worth
This story is a real example of what can happen when even experienced investors step into off-market deals without full visibility. If you haven’t already read the full discussion of on-market vs off-market trade-offs, including what off-market deals do well and where they fall short, read that full breakdown here Read more…
by Elena Garrett, January 2026 You’re a rental investor in North Texas — maybe a few deals in, maybe a portfolio owner. You’re looking for deals that cash flow, don’t turn into rehab black holes, and let you sleep at night. 🧭 Why This Article Exists Some investors swear by Read more…
By Elena Garrett, January 2026 If you’re a buy-and-hold investor shopping in North Texas for potential deals under $250,000, you already know the hardest part isn’t finding houses. It’s finding rentals that actually make sense. Most investors spend hours each week opening listings, estimating rent, running quick numbers using various Read more…
By Elena Garrett, December 2025 Across the DFW real estate market — buyers, sellers, landlords, builders, and flippers alike — many people are still mentally anchored and longing for to the COVID-era market of 2021–2022. Not just the memories, but the expectations that those conditions were somehow “normal” — while Read more…
By Elena Garrett, December 2025 Most flippers think this: “If I buy a house under 70% ARV (after repair value)… and then install the right countertops… put in new gray LVP floors… paint everything in white/gray… add canned lights… replace the old windows/toilets/doors… and don’t overspend or make mistakes… I’ll Read more…
By Elena Garrett, Dec 2025 One of the biggest challenges I see with first-time and newer real estate buy-and-hold investors isn’t lack of enthusiasm or motivation—it’s lack of clear “no” criteria in their search for homes. Most people start their search by scrolling listings that look good, like clean photos, Read more…
Home Market Prices in North Texas – What Exactly Happened? Most home sellers are asking themselves: “Why aren’t prices going up like they did in 2021?” Here’s what the numbers show: 2021–early 2022: Prices jumped fast Multiple offers were common Buyers rushed and overpaid Late 2022–2025: Prices stopped climbing Prices Read more…
by Elena Garrett, November 2025 If you’re looking to expand your rental portfolio without hunting through the entire MLS, we maintain a continuously updated list of homes under $250,000 that work well for both turnkey rentals and light cosmetic rehab opportunities. These homes are typically in stable, high-demand rental areas Read more…
by Elena Garrett, Nov 2025 Most people, when they dream about buying a home, think the “good deal” comes from finding a lower interest rate… or catching a lucky break in the market. But guess what? The interest rate is only PART of the conversation.Sometimes the bigger part is this: Read more…
If your home has been sitting with few showings or low offers, a 3–7 day private test gives you the truth — and a plan — fast and confidentially. The Problem:Homes stuck on the market lose power the longer they stay unsold. Long days on market and multiple public price Read more…
Hi, my name is Elena Garrett, and I am a real estate agent with Keller Williams Central 75 brokerage in Dallas – Fort Worth. I work with both residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Reach out to me with any questions or comments on my blog.
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egarrett @ kw.com
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