The impact of job growth in the market is something I always look at because of this 1 job is not just one job.

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

With that, if I were the seller, I'd ask for a little more than the current market value of the land.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

They can offer valuable insights into the local market, potential rental yields, and specific considerations for a rehab project like the one you're planning.

Search in perplexity.ai for vendors in your market and reach out. 

The IRS seems to hedge on this and I see other custodians marketing say you cannot have full time employees.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

@Cole DobbsIn addition, I may be able to help you and connect you with some key real estate investor players in the Houston, Texas market since I am an Investor myself that have done most of these real estate investing strategies and also an investor-broker who has helped over 400 investors like you. 

Absolutely, the passive income from owning rentals is great but I also love getting into big projects and seeing the transformation from start to finish@David Jesperson What city/market are you looking to buy and what type of properties are you looking for, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?