Leverage your W-2 income for better loan terms, explore private/hard money for off-market deals, and network with investors to expand your deal flow.Good luck!

The partners between a realtor like myself (proficient in renovation experience), a general contractor, usually a loan consultant to support the buyer and the lender, (along with a buyer and seller of course) are the parties involved.I come across so many homes perfect for 203k or HomeStyle buyers, on and off-market, it isn't funny.

New builds-broke even in the '08 market on two spec homes, built my own home from the ground up twelve years ago(400k in equity). 

If you need insights on financing, market trends, or property selection in Texas, DM me—I’ll point you in the right direction!

The markets have changed quickly, and what worked 5 years ago may differ significantly from what will drive success today.

Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?

We scan and analyze every new listing in an investor's target markets and send an email alert of high-potential properties based on their custom criteria. 

I have a small team but work 3 different markets.

Houston is a great market for JVs, wishing you both success! 

It is hard to pin down specifically, but that seems to have been a factor in a few of the ARV-Appraisals that I've seen and has impacted the refinancing process.Otherwise, it has been a great market for my clients, great cash flows and repeatability which has really helped as they have scaled.