I am brand new to the flipping business and I am looking to get started in San Antonio, TX.

Im brand new to Bigger Pockets, but look forward to growing my network. 

One of my bigger concerns is that it is on well and septic -- my concern is more that I've never dealt with that before -- but the owner said he installed a brand new septic system last year at considerable cost -- and, of course, I'd have both systems inspected as a condition of sale. 

It is brand new and in a highly desirable area in my city.  3 Master Bedrooms/3.5 baths 1900 square feet.  

I've received 5 quotes now but there all from the bigger name brands and the price is high.

I'm brand new to real estate, because I was always told how difficult it is to buy a house, let alone invest in a property, but now I have learned that is all simply not true (I do know it is not easy, per se, but it is attainable with some hard work and diligence!)

It's a very cool site... very informative... plus i reveal lots of secrets. and tricks and tips.Whatever you do .... do not just think that you need to invest in your own backyard (also I personally sort of would invest into my own backyard... else just too risky when diving into it brand new... but if opportunity realizes that is better... jump on it...).. 

Use a known brand and you can be relatively certain all the basics are covered (naturally, read your policy).

But, being a bit new and eager to create a good landlord brand for myself, I let myself believe this was just the sort of work required to be a property manager and carried on. 

And they can only count the ones where you were on title because that's something that can be verified from a reputable third party (i.e. county records).However, you can still get hard money loans as a brand new investor, even at 10% down.