Quote from @Tony Schmucker: Quote from @Wale Lawal: @Tony SchmuckerFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, your strategy to relocate, house hack, and transition properties to management is a strong, methodical approach.

In a market like this you will get in the way of obvious appreciation.Then you can look for a deal that cash flows in your favorite market market. 

Small roof repairs are usually fine to do, but ... the foundation should be corrected and settled back in place (usually 1-3months, depending on the method and what was done) before the roof is replaced, or you'll void all warranties that the roof had!

If major foundation work, you should wait 1-3 months to do the full roof replacement (depending on the method and how much was done).Example: If/when we do a full residential roof replacement, if major foundation work is done after that, any/all warranties are void!

Hill Country is one of my favorite quick getaways—peaceful, great views, and water that’s just nice to look at lol.My biggest tip?

Personally if you are looking to grow in real estate going the traditional method/way of getting good properties under agreement with traditional financing will get you to where you want to go faster than trying to find all the needles in a haystack.

As far as value add there isn't any one particular method I'm partial to. 

You're trying to pretend/make up/cover up/fake/etc - choose your favorite word.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

I am open to investing elsewhere but would have to explore other acquisition methods.