If I'm ever in need of a broker in the DE markets, I will reach out. 

It's not RTR's fault the property can't absorb proper cap ex, that's a product of the market.

Being in the Austin market gives you a great advantage since it’s such a hotspot for investors.

I dont believe so but am not an expert on the topic - I do know that in Texas at least, it is marketed for owner occupants first and then after a certain time period they allow investors to put offers in. 

Unless you are sourcing properties yourself off-market, REI became much more challenging in 2023, and downright brutal since the start of 2024 here.   

However, given todays market, it is definitely hard to find one. 

its a booming market! 

Is this the only market you are looking at to invest in or are you open to out of state investing as well?

Quote from @Devin James: We’ve slowly been improving our homes the more we’ve built and the more feedback we get from our Buyers2021 – Added 8ft doors throughout the home2022 – Added a new elevation with stone in the front of the home2023 – NO carpet in the bedrooms, LVP throughout the home2024 – Added hurricane impact windows & new color options2025 – Adding Ceiling FansGotta be open to feedback and adjust accordinglyThis can be the difference of your home sitting on the market for 4 months vs 1 month where's the modifications and pictures?

So they used the actual rented data of these companies to compare what rentals should go for in your market.