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.

Together, we have over $200K (mostly in stock market investments), and our parents may help with the down payment.

Purchase price: $77,000 Sale price: $85,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven teamed up with Jamari Sprueil to secure this off-market deal in Decatur for $77,000.

I have a small team but work 3 different markets.

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

In general I have unfortunately never gotten much return on any social media marketing. 

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

Just be sure to account for the upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and market demand to make sure the numbers work for you.Good luck with your decision, and feel free to share updates as you move forward!

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. 

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).