Many states have discounted property taxes and lower yearly increases for owner occupied properties.

Most listings have 2.5-3% allocated to the buyers agent already written into the listing agreement but you could write into the offer something lower, adjust the offer price lower accordingly and then pay your agent directly instead. 

It is typically lower than cash-on-cash and you can put it somewhere around 6% conservatively.

In my opinion, Dallas represents more upside with lower risk, and is less expensive than Houston.

We tried to explain this to VRBO call center reps, but they can't offer anything other than telling us to lower prices to pre-Jan 6 rates. 

Should I wait for Spring for greater inventory, or for lower rates to see if cashflow improves?

@Jonathan Bombaci recommend using that amount as a bargaining chip for lower rates.80% of evictions are wash, rinse, repeat. 

Quote from @Sharma Parth: Quote from @Jacob Sherman: are they selling the rent ready properties or consultants guiding you start to finish in the process  rent ready properties. they will take distressed properties > fix them > get you  section 8 tenant > and also offer management for you Sounds like a no brainer if the  numbers are right .

Hey Jonathan - I usually start by checking what similar properties are charging in the area, considering things like size, amenities, and location.

Is the higher price agent inflating to get the listing or is the lower price agent just not keyed in well enough in the specific neighborhood?