If there’s specific projects like electrical we get a project specific estimate after we put it under contract prior to the earnest money going hard.

I have been to the DFW area a few times but not specifically to these northern suburbs, but I know that DFW is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country with a robust economy, and I expect it to keep growing.

Quote from @Steven Catudal: Hi all,My partner and I are looking to buy investment properties in Alabama, specifically Birmingham.

There’s no specific law mandating general liability insurance, but it’s a smart move to have it.

So I broke these up specifically based on numbers and property values, trying to avoid anecdotal bias .

The reason I ask is if you're starting a "non-real estate" business, I'd recommend NOT using that business to buy any properties but use a real estate specific LLC to acquire your properties.

An accountant is a general job title that may potentially do one of many different tasks(bookkeeping, reviewing financials, assurance, taxation, etc)Bookkeepers are specific that they will likely only do the bookkeeping.

i wouldn't tell you where you should move since i don't know you.also, a lender would be in the best position to advise whether you qualify for a specific loan. 

Check them out at BiggerPockets.com/equitytrustAre they any specific features that are most important to you in a self-directed IRA provider?

There are many here on BP as well as many on Linkedin that you could reach out to and they all have forms to fill out for deal specific information.I think trying to walk into offices will not be best use of time.