Going to purchase more and now stuck fixing up the older ones because really didnt do them right and tight in the beginning so half way through this business ive decided to start doing everything really nice and right and tight.

I'm looking at two different counties and the prices are 250k more. so does it still pay to pick the higher price home when the mortgage will be consideredable higher and if it's not rented I'm stuck paying the mortgage and it will be tight compared to 250k and I can easily pay if it's not rented.

Apparently, only 12% of landlord complied & registered, so they have extended the deadline for registration to June 30, 2018.

However, inventory remains in incredibly tight, with only 1.5 months of inventory in Austin and 2.2 months in the greater Austin area (a balanced market is 6.5 months).Steve Crorey, 2018 president of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, said, "Historically, it’s common for some homes to be on the market for 50 days or more, even in markets with strong housing demand. 

. ;-)************************************************************Condemned California home with holes in roof, mildew, sells for $1.23 millionA condemned home in Northern California — with holes in the roof and mildew inside — recently sold for $1.23 million, becoming the latest example of the Bay Area's tight housing market.The home in Fremont was originally listed for $1 million but ended up closing at $230,000 over its asking price, listing agent Larry Gallegos told KTVU.

Vacancies are not as tight as a few years ago, but they are good considering the number of new units that have come into service in the past five years.  

Time for a cpa call because these margins are too tight to sell on a swag.I wouldn't necessarily rule out a 1031. 

Cheers We're on a deadline fast approaching with the contract expiring !

She located a 1.9m rental property on her own, without a Buyer's Agent, but has since contacted a Buyer's Agent who I don't know, that she was considering using to see the property and make an offer thru.After talking with her, given her Reserve (liquid assets) situation, this 1.9m purchase is going to be very tight at a 75% LTV rental purchase loan she wants.WHAT TO DO?

Keep the address tight lipped until you build a relationship.