So I would rather continue to flip one house at a time to build my cash base overtime.

I’m curious to see if anyone has any experience in this sort of subject as if it would be easier to buy a home with a building already on it then ask the township for a permit or if we should continue to look to buy and build. 

I hope to continue to learn from the vast amount of knowledge that is here, make connections and maybe someday do some deals with some of you!

Steve,Unless you are cash fluid and have a good chunk of change to continue to buy more properties, I would tell you to pull out some cash.

The hunt continues, but that’s also part of the fun.

There is and will continue to be a shortage of good, affordable housing in growing markets like San Antonio.

This way, maintenance, repairs, and taxes are the responsibility of the new owner, while you continue to collect principal and interest, potentially as tax-free income.I'm not a CPA, just a heads-up 😄, but you could possibly avoid capital gains tax with this approach.

@Jane AbelYou can deduct the registration fee as continuing education. 

Until I get back there, I will continue reporting the lawn and trash issue and notify the landlord. 

I have the same thought process - I will continue to self-manage until it does make sense to spend our time doing it.