We do attempt to notify the owner before we make the decision and give them the opportunity to give input but keeping the property and tenant safe, and following the Tenant Landlord Laws are more important than getting permission. 

They’ll have stronger connections with both buyers and sellers, which can open up more opportunities for you!

Also know that volatility is always necessary, temporary and creates opportunity.

(Not as part of my consulting business, just as an opportunity for me to learn and perhaps build a relationship?)

Any sober living investors out there willing to let me pick their brain on how to underwrite a potential deal?

So in most cases, I've found that very low bids are not an opportunity but a warning sign.   

However, I don't know from a practical point of view if it's doable 2) Condo vs townhouse vs cashflow: I noticed condos  and townhouses are way cheaper in fort myers FL ( however risk of hurricanes) and maybe more opportunity for cash flow.

But with challenges come opportunities. 

I’m drawn to the endless opportunities the Texas market offers and am committed to building my knowledge and skills to make smart, strategic investments.Right now, I’m focused on understanding the basics—everything from evaluating properties and navigating financing to learning about the unique aspects of the Texas real estate market.

We plan to stay in this house for more than 5 years unless another great opportunity arises, but maybe it is best to allocate a bigger portion of savings to our real estate investment savings account than our home improvement savings account for the first few years.