I would consider them to be more of a consultancy than a turnkey provider, and as such I think they provide tremendous value.Of course I could do all the legwork from scratch - research markets and properties, find lenders, get home inspectors and insurance and property managers and so forth - but RTR has already done all that and has far more experience and knowledge than I do.

Most cost segregation firms will provide a free cost/benefit analysis quote to help you determine if the tax benefits from the study will outweigh the costs.

This means having to take a chance and take the property off the market for 2 weeksOption 2- Accept the offer with a provision that allows you to continue to market the property, knowing that there's a chance FHA may not fund the deal. 

I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process.

If market appreciates you can get a HELOC on it or cash out refi in a few years to scale faster.

We focus in 12 markets in Florida a.

I am not sure if I should stay local to my market.

If your aunt isn't in a big rush, another option may be (I'm not familiar with TX law):- Pay your aunt for a Right of First Refusal (means you get a chance to buy it before anyone, but has to be notarized by you and your aunt and filed at the courthouse)- Sell your house on or off market.

I think any seller without much knowledge of being the lender would appreciate the added benefits and hassle free approach using a third party.

Plus how did he go there he must live there or close so your only working one market.