If you do not take time with the foundation as the building gets close to completion it will all fall apart or not work like you need and then it was all for nothing being impatient and taking shortcuts.People learn from me but it's as buyers.

My  ultimate goal is to buy and hold but with the higher interest rates I am trying my hand at flipping since its difficult to cashflow with a long term rental.I am  about to complete my first flip project and  wanted to weigh my options between selling or keeping as a mid term rental. 1) I am curious how the market is fairing particularly in Garland Texas.

Potentially, I may still take a complete loss on it. 

I live in Chicago and am working on my broker's license currently, hopefully to complete by the end of the year.

That ability can give you a completely different perspective on what the future might look like.”The Millionaire Real Estate Investor: - “Under Promise & Overdeliver”Think & Grow Rich: - “There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge.

They show a good array of features given they are only 3 years old.

In view of the fact that I'm a newbie, complete home renovations seem out of my league (for now).

Wow, you really are completely and totally oblivious as to what syndication or syndicators are?!     

Also, I plan to put 20% down...rather than 25%...which will allow me to keep cash on hand to complete the needed rehab.  

It really depends on location, quality of home features, amount of privacy for renters/members, and competition.