Quote from @Julia Lyrberg: Investing in Austin's real estate market can be challenging due to high property prices and market saturation.

This may be challenging with both of you in full-time W2 jobs, but worth considering if one of you can transition to real estate part-time.Alternatively, the Short-Term Rental (STR) loophole offers another path.

The biggest challenge for being a great realtor is always generating leads and staying organized.

So, I'm challenged right now finding a property that will cash flow well enough for me to pull the trigger.

The challenge is that the property only has a one-hour open house the day before the auction.Here are the details:•Opening bid: $100K•Hard money lender financing: Up to $220K (with my 20% deposit and 100% renovation costs covered)•Comps in the area: $485K–$510K•Estimated rehab (based on pictures): $125KObviously, this estimate could change significantly once I see the property.

Quote from @Ryan Konen: @Chris Seveney I've lost a job at company that was morally challenged when I spoke up they found reasons to dissolve my position.

Challenges?

It's very helpful to se the real challenges you've encountered across different markets- especially your point on finding qualified subs and staying away from high-rate lenders. 

My challenge is that I’m struggling with figuring out if a property will be profitable or not, even though I've done research on sites like AirDNA and tried to analyze multiple factors.where Im stuck: 1. 

Negotiation Challenges: Risk of under-the-table deals with other buyers.Tips: Be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them.