Seems to me the busing is being done to those cities that made a big deal of how terrible Texas was is and call themselves sanctuary cities that is until of course those folks are at their door step and now the shoe is on the other foot.  

Include this in your sales pitch when reaching out.3) Offer STR services to build up cash and get your foot in the door...Cleaning, eyes on the property, landscaping, running to the store, small tasks such as a mail collection/trash day, offer a STR experience such as setting up for bachelor/bachelorette parties or grocery runs, etc...I think there's a missed opportunity with service based businesses and STRs. 

That’s a rare position, and frankly, it’s awesome you're there.But here’s the rub: while you’re killing it in the market, plenty are struggling to find their footing, not for lack of trying or working hard but because the right connections are just out of reach.

As a general rule of thumb for underwriting deals, you can figure out the average cost per square foot to get work done.

hahaOr a Guru $30,000 for what is free on YouTube or Bigger Pockets lol OK my Friend I have to go meet a Tree guy to  see how we can cut down half a dozen 120 foot doug firs and not piss off the neighbors and city.. and then build our 2.5 million dollar spec home.

Cap Rates are a shortcut to understanding value at a 10,000 foot level.

Is the unit tip top, are your photos professional, is it priced accurately, does your listing have all the proper call outs and are you really 'selling' the property and putting it's best foot forward.

The quickest way to address this in my experience is marking out floor joists and nailing them off every foot or so.

It costs 10k for them to complete one deal for you and to get your foot in the door.

Bedrooms need to be 7 foot minimum for most bank requirements .Fha.