Extremely old and not well taken care of housing stock. 

They seem so similar in stats (I'm not an expert though) but everyone seems to always mention OKC as the next hot spot. 

After the appreciation we have been experiencing post 2022 and what we have been witnessing the last 2+ years its hard to pick a spot and be confident on appreciation.

Either way, you’re in a great spot—excited to see where you take it!

As the CFO of a developing firm, I’m loving the play-by-play—shows how patience and off-market grit still win in a slow market.You’re spot-on about transactions dragging—non-turnkey, overpriced stuff is just collecting dust right now.

Spot on.

I primarily use home depot unfinished stock cabinets ($1300-1500) and we use a rustoleum kit finish ($125); I use to hunt down used cabinets but it took too long and made the install harder.

It’s wild how much hinges on the right team—your takeaway about consultants is spot-on.

Plus, these properties are usually sold as-is, so an inspection wont change much.What experienced Flippers Do InsteadBring a Contractor Instead A 15-minute walkthrough with a good contractor will tell you what you need to know.Know Your Numbers Upfront  If you price in a repair buffer, minor surprises wont kill your deal.Use the Inspection Period (If Allowed)  Some wholesalers offer a short due diligence window use it wisely.When an Inspection Makes SenseIf you’re new and not confident in spotting costly repairs.If its a high-end deal or potential structural issue.If your lender or partner requires it.If you do need an inspection, find an inspector who moves fast and work directly with the wholesaler to coordinate access.

Hi Daniel,At 23 with a $500K HELOC, you’re in a great spot to get started!