Due to high demand, many investors in Austin are finding they need to adjust their approach a bit to make the numbers work.Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.

Any amount over your adjusted basis in the property (initial cost minus depreciation) could be subject to capital gains tax unless you reinvest it strategically.2. 1033 Exchange (Involuntary Conversion): A 1033 exchange (involuntary conversion) is specifically designed for situations like fire, natural disasters, or eminent domain.

@Jake Hughes A 1031 exchange is a great way to indefinitely defer all of the capital gains taxes, and gain access to that tax to use over time for your own benefit.

@Chris SeveneyGenerally, what would be the benefits of having it placed in a living trust over assuming the loan?

You are mention the higher costs for MTR-- I would adjust the cleaning fee and add incidental insurance like Waivo to cover those costs.

@Kobe CarrDallas offers benefits for first-time real estate investors, including a growing economy, diverse property types, affordable suburbs, landlord-friendly laws, and strong rent demand.

They don't cash flow....at all, but the future benefit here is the option to build new once the neighborhoods continue to appreciate and get new developments.

I'm looking to do my first project and I'm not quite sure how to craft the offer to benefit the investor. 

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Verbiage such as they’ll never use that plumber again for such unrealistic price if it is not adjusted downward.