It’s smart that you’re looking into multifamily options, it can really help offset your living expenses while building long-term wealth.When analyzing deals, some key things to focus on are rental comps, vacancy rates, and property management costs.

I am not familiar with any HML on a fix and flip that would not want an appraisal as well as an estimate of costs.

Of course, I had to make additional assumptions about the cost of property taxes, insurance etc. 

Pictures, pictures, pictures, especially in morning light.Indoor staging needn't be costly.

The best place to start is with a spreadsheet that has every every cost itemized. 

We don't believe they are stealing, but their negligence has cost us a lot of money.* Is this enough to file suit in small claims court? 

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

Houston's diverse, and the real estate market is buzzing.Check your budget, how much risk you can handle, and what you want from the investment.Montrose, The Heights, Eado, and Museum District are buzzin' with mid-term rental potential.Research the neighborhoods, check the rates, and do the math on costs before diving in.

Let's say it's $100 a month and the cost to install a fence is $3,000.

By the end of 2 years, I could save 50-60k for a down payment, closing costs, and reserves.