Many basement access doors are not 36" wide depending on the age of the property.

If you can rent it for enough to cover the principal, interest, taxes and insurance and still put money in your pocket, plus cash flow on the property you're purchasing, that would be ideal.

Instead, consider a HELOC or home equity loan to fund repairs, as the interest may be deductible if used for home improvements.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Any advice on starting out on this in the Houston or Katy market?  

This could give you the cash you need for the purchase and also eliminate your personal guarantee for the loans.

This property is ready to welcome its next owner with no repairs or updates needed.

Quote from @Mackaylee Beach: I think these times (the last two years), and this year are the ones that will give birth to some of the best investors.

I’m curious have others here noticed this trend with new investors?

If interested, DM me.  

RUBS are illegal and individual meters is not feasible at this time.