A couple of tips:Ask specific questions: The more specific your questions (like, “How do you evaluate a potential deal?”

Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

For the most part vs focusing on a specific neighborhood or two I would say keep you options open to all. 

For clients who purchase fixer-uppers, we can renovate the property to their exact specifications.

I do not have a specific credit score requirement.

Specifically, Texas has some of the highest insurance and property taxes in the nation, but the appreciation makes up for those high costs in the long run.

That said, there are specific contractors who like working with investors since they can avoid the hassle of working on occupied homes.

It's the only way you'll get a good idea of what the market is really doing in your area, and keeps everyone competing to find the best coverage, deductibles, and premiums for your specific account.Hope this is helpful. 

They might have insights on specific zip codes or pitfalls to avoid. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521

As both an investor and a mortgage broker who has personally used both options, I can say there are benefits to each.It ultimately comes down to comparing the two side by side based on your specific situation.