Don't worry about what things will look like down the road, if you need to make changes in a few years, you will know it and naturally go to a better fit for you then.

That usually gives me enough room to win some, lose some, and still net out around equal.Also, as you get involved in this silly little game you'll start to get a feel for what it costs to do certain tasks and you will naturally be able to get a feel for costs. 

Its sad when natural disasters come in and devastate the area, and some people will lose everything.

It sounds silly but the courts only cared about whether there was consideration --- they didn't necessarily care if the consideration was "adequate." 

I want things to cash flow adequately now and appreciate eventually.  

Man, there is very little fun in rehabs themselves unless you have natural predisposition for doing construction.- They are extremely cash intensive.- Given where Austin prices are, they usually require you getting a hard money loan. - They take a long time to complete (and a lot longer if you have have to get permits). - They generate high carrying costs from interest, taxes, insurance, utilities.

People who have been driven from their homes need things like dry goods, baby formula, water, diapers (for children and adults), toiletries, feminine products, blankets and jackets (cold weather is upon us), undergarments, shoes, gift cards for goods and groceries etc.The thing most people don't realize is that those who have lost their homes are looking at 2-3 years before they can rebuild, assuming they had adequate insurance to even rebuild at all.

Yea Ramsin, I am starting to see the hands-on nature of this business.

Clearly I want the best deal for me but also believe in win/win for all so want to bring an attractive deal to the table.just getting started with this type of purchase so forgive the elementary nature of my questions!

As for gentrification that is a natural process that is a benefit not a negative.If you want to create affordable housing join or contribute to a charity organization don't start a business.