Then think about if the property itself is a good candidate - this is the hospitality industry, principles of desirablity come into play.

I more so looking for a class A to B area that can produce a little cash flow but more of a equity play.

Again this depends on if you're working with someone in the states or if they are having someone overseas do the work.There are so many factors that come into play with pricing.

This is a tough one because your situation, income, risk tolerance all come into play when recommending other tax strategies.

I'm always looking for ways to offer the best to my clients because I understand that cleanliness and organization play a significant role in the property's appearance, future returns, and client referrals.

That's the game, just have to play it. 

i was exploring and saw some of the neighborhoods in kyle, Tx has school ratings like 8 and brand new houses in the range of 300K with potential rents at $2200 per month so overall making them cash flow positive. however, i am not sure why Kyle is a popular place. it is mid way between austin and san antonio but that does not seem to be a strong enough reason. 

If you are going to be a serious investor, use Turbo Tax (choose the version that fits your needs) and play with it making various changes to see how things affect your taxs.

Being brand new you may not know all the ins and outs of flips… but it’s easy to get exploited in a number of ways by people you hire to do the work.

This plays into your numbers when you are offering to the seller to put it under contract.