We both have jobs and me being self employed I can cut back on hours more easily.

- It's only good for food haha).The quotes came back as such: $5500, $6400 and $7800 for a new 3 ton unit and installation..I was appalled as these prices didn't sit right with me so I decided to take matters into my own hands and do some on the ground research since I just so happened to be in Houston that weekend.They say your network is equal to your net-worth so I immediately reached out to my network of investors and got the contact of a formidable handy man in the area.We were able to cut out the multiple middlemen and go straight to the wholesale distributor (cutting off all middle men would mean going straight to the manufacturer but it's not possible to buy one off units from them).I paid $1000 for a brand new 3 ton unit and was charged $500 for the labor of the handyman...Needless to say, I'll be working with this handyman for future projects and repairs..Total cost - $1500 and 2 hours of my timeTotal savings - ~$6000Because of my spidey sense and network, I was able to save a ton of money, form a new relationship in the process, acquire a connect with the wholesale distributor and write this article..

Real Estate is extremely rewarding on so many levels but just like anything no short cuts.

Do you find that it is worth it to purchase properties close to their market listing or to try to really under cut the offer?

foundations are pretty common issues i have found in Texas and other parts of the deep south.issue is how extensive do you need to cut water sewer lines.. patch cracks in the walls then repaint etc.some areas are simply worse than others.. and some builders got away with minimum foundation thickness that will be a constant problem..  

There are many good home flippers, but more times than not, flippers cut corners on repairs in order to make the most money.

Would you cut your losses and sell the property OR raise the rent slightly to cover the mortgage and continue to build equity in the property?

Advertise to small investors looking for grass cutting and minor garden upkeep.

Try looking a little bit more in the cuts.

I'd hate to terminate only to find out that I can't get more and then have the uncertainty of a new renter and new rent payment struggle.This is currently a lower-income neighborhood with a potential to gentrify (or die off depending on who you ask) over the upcoming 5 to 10 years due to the i70 cut and cover.