The mistake could be costly.

From there it is really just a matter of determining comps, cost to rehab a property, and your timeline.I have helped several investors flip their first home in Austin and learn how to do it effectively.

In the case of the stolen furniture I would also ask how did the police offer develop the competence to read a lease and decide that was a reason to not pursue the case? 

Are there any specific areas that are reasonably priced compared to the cities? 

The latter would create mortgage rates issues, the former will eliminate a lot of fake demand and some material real demand in the housing market that is bid side.Mortgage rates higher + build costs higher(less labor + tariffs)= Kill demand.

Every project needs a quote and you should be able to estimate the material costs.

-Management is low - you'll need at least 10% plus leasing costs - typically a month's rent for each lease-up, and sometimes a renewal fee as well-Insurance seems low-Are taxes accurate? 

If you have a good FICO, a decent down payment and closing costs, go ahead an do the first one. 

You would need to bring everything up to code currently and that's going to be cost prohibitive.

They have cost my business tens of thousands of dollars and countless wasted hours of follow ups and missed opportunities.