There are a lot of people in the city but I find other cities more warm for connections / networking.

This will help narrow down your search and making sure you find the best deal!

You'll likely need a higher down payment if you can find anyone willing to finance something like this as a first time investor; many require some level of rehab experience at the very least.

@Clifford Pereira Here's an article I wrote on REPS status that you may find helpful!

Find a quality agent in Texas, then ask them if they offer a referral fee.

I suspect most who requested cash for keys had previously received cash for keys.What I do instead is explain:- the housing shortage in my market and that an eviction will forever make it difficult to find a quality rental in this market. - I will ding their credit such that all credit cards and other debt will cost them more.- I will keep their security deposit for funds owed.- I will do my best to garnish future wages until their debt to me is paid in full.This has worked 100% time so far.  

We, fortunately, did not find any evidence of these.

One tip I have for you when it comes to finding an agent or lender go to the top of this page under BUILD YOUR INVESTING TEAM and click on AGENTS & LENDERSFrom there you will be asked a series of questions and then you'll be matched with 3-5 agents/lenders.

Purchase price: $145,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Finding a move-in-ready home that offers modern upgrades and country charm can be challenging—but this fully renovated 4-5 bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is the perfect solution.

The foreclosure would be finished well before I could even begin to start rehab, obtain permits, get a certificate of occupancy and find a tenant.