You have to learn what you are willing to accept as not perfect, but good enough. 

@Jose Saladin you will likely not get a CO (certificate of occupancy) to be able to legally rent this out.

Hey Zahra,Have a lot of clients working down there and you are correct, it has become a great place for investors.Biggest differentiator that I have seen has been on appraisals after the repair.

Quote from @Vincent Zhang: Looking to connect with contractors and investors that want to do their own flips in the Columbus, OH area!  

Please get some help with this. 

I have a lot to learn, but willing to put in the work. 

I've got about $525K in equity in the property, but lenders have told me that I cannot get a HELOC to access that equity for additional purchases because the duplex was financed as an investment - they have said TX law dictates that HELOC can only be used on primary residences.

As a real estate agent based in New York, specifically on Long Island, I'm eager to hear from anyone who has experience with BRRRR properties in this area or has valuable tips to share.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

John I rented a 4 plex i remodled in charleston as the flip market had slowed.. the tax's on it were substantially higher than an owner occ property.. could be the rates were different this was a 1.2 mil prop..