All Forum Posts by: Aubrey Durham

Off Market Deep waterfront property on almost 3 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in the prestigious, gated neighborhood of Northlake Hills. This home is in great shape and features 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home spans 3,249 sq ft (per appraiser). It features recent stair upgrades and a high-power HydroHoist 8800UL2T boat lift that can accommodate up to 8,800 lbs as well as your very own private, paved road makes it easy to drive down to the waterfront area. We have a recent as is appraisal for $1,760,000. Only about 30-40 minutes from downtown Austin.

PERFECT Airbnb/VBRO play or just a luxurious vacation home. Message or comment if you have questions or would like more information. Again, it's an off-market listing so only so much I can share in this post.

Best advice would be working with a wholesaler if you want off market properties. 

If you're open to a quick flip, do it. Quick cash on a flip is going to 1. give you more cash to play with vs HELOC interest rates 2. give you an opportunity to 1031 exchange into your next investment.

Hi Scott! YAY!!! 1031 exchanges are easily the most powerful tool we have in real estate. Much easier to cash flow in north Austin. My family has been using 1031 exchanges my whole life and built a multi-million dollar portfolio doing so. I have a few options I could show you. Feel free to shoot me a message and we can connect.

Hi Celso,

The BRRRR Strategy is all about picking the right location and lender. If you are looking in Austin around 200-250K you will likely have a massive rehab budget which typically makes cash flowing a BRRRR rare. I have a lot of investors who BRRRR and they typically stay in the outskirts of Austin - there are certain pockets that have great BRRRR #'s like Kyle & Manor.

I am a licensed real estate agent in Austin. Reach out if you would like to see some examples. I also have a lender that specializes in financing BRRRRs and I can get you in touch with him. 

Welcome to Austin! Both strategies have potential here, so it depends on your goals:

Strategy 1 (Duplex) can be a solid choice for building equity and generating cash flow, especially in Austin’s competitive short-term rental market. You’d have the flexibility to rent out both units later, potentially doubling income if you decide to move.

Strategy 2 (Single-Family) offers more room to house-hack and may attract tenants looking for mid-term stays. It could be a good choice if you prefer more personal space or want flexibility with different rental terms (like longer stays for remote workers).

In general, duplexes are more limited in Austin and can appreciate well, while single-family homes give you future flexibility and a wider tenant pool. Both can work, so it’s about your comfort level and long-term goals.

I am a licensed real estate agent here in Austin and I specialize in real estate investment properties. Reach out if you would like more guidance.

Good luck!!

I like that range per sqft... Just make sure to include a buffer (about 10-15%) for unexpected costs, especially if you’re working on an older home. Surprises can add up quickly, so this will help keep you on track.

What are Flippers planning on doing in 2025 in ATX?

- A lot of flippers are buying now since higher interest rates are creating slight downwards pressure on property values. Knocking out improvements over the holidays, and selling beginning of the year when interest rates drop and home prices increase due to demand. Also many flippers are buying now simply for tax write off purposes. 

What do you see as opportunities and threats?

- Opportunity is that home prices in Austin have been at record highs since COVID but the election and interest rates have created a major buying opportunity. Also, people selling property right now (again, selling during election & holidays) are much more motivated sellers so there is more room to negotiate price. Only threat is that interest rates go up instead of down; however, the federal reserve has been very clear about rates going down and have already started lowering rates. 

What area's would you flip in and where would you avoid?

- Areas to avoid vary based on your risk tolerance, budget, experience, etc... So my best recommendation is finding someone who knows your risk tolerance, budget, experience. I am an Investment Real Estate Agent so learning these thresholds for each of my investors is part of my onboarding process.

Is 2025 a good time to actually start flipping in ATX? Seems like anytime after 2010 and before 2022 would have been an ideal time.

- Hindsight is always 20/20! Best thing you can do is to look at the factors that made those years ideal. The biggest correlation is interest rates, but that is not the only factor that indicates a strong flip market. 

Hope this helps! Feel free to shoot me a message if you need a little more help.

If you are networking to get more clients I would love to connect! I sell investment real estate in Austin, TX. Are you working in residential sales? (feel free to shoot me a message).

Congrats on your first BRRRR! You're in a learning phase, so don't stress too much. Stick to budget and focus on tenant-friendly, durable finishes. Avoid over-improving. Double-check comps to see if minor upgrades (like a walk in closet) might justify a higher rent. Calculate costs with conservative rent to understand your worst-case cash flow. Hold for a few years if possible to ride out the market. Stick with it – these challenges will make your portfolio stronger long-term!