This is where everyone started.Residential investing is very forgiving by nature, you have to try hard to really screw it up.

If not, who do you believe the natural buyer is and why do you believe they will pay retail when they can replicate what you accomplished with any number of available properties on the market at any given time?

Naturally I asked "how do I find a reliable wholesaler?

That's just the nature of this business. 

For some reason we human love to try fighting nature, thinking we can "tame" it, despite failing a whole lot at it. 

After some research online, I am reading that the cost per square foot on a gut renovation of this nature in Stamford CT is anywhere from $150-$350, which is ultimately not very helpful, because at $150 per sq ft, this is a very appealing project with a total profit of ~$175K (46% ROI) and at $350 per sq ft, it very much isn't, because it would be a net loss of 83K (haha).QUESTIONS:What can I do refine my estimate a bit given that I am not allowed to a formal inspection on the property? 

If it was due to a natural disaster they cannot raise your rates.

It’s now estimated that Texas has 31.29 million residents, up from the 2020 count of 29.15 million.But Texas also ranked as the top state in the nation for domestic migration and natural increases over the past year.

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

The rental market conditions are slightly tight, indicating a healthy demand for rental properties.Student housing continues to be an attractive investment opportunity due to its recession-resistant nature and consistent demand.