I would encourage you to look outside of Austin since going there shouldn't be too difficult if you need to do something in person, you can even drive some of the areas yourself and do your own evaluation of it. 

Hey all,Some context:I've been offering on four properties as of late in OH.  SFH for mtrs.Nothing came through.Latest deal looks promising; in 2nd stage for negotations.But there was a plot twist.My current offer is ...

You've shown other investors the value of keeping your head high, persisting, evaluating your OPTIONS, and picking the one that sets you up for success as you move from a bad situation to a better one.

I'm hoping to broaden my real estate literacy and savvy, as well as learn how to source, evaluate, and secure sponsors and deals that meet my financial goals.

This makes it harder for a buyer to evaluate and feel comfortable paying market price for the property. 4.

@Wiey Underwood Prior to pulling the trigger on a Cost Seg study, you should evaluate 2 things:1 - How much net additional deprecation tax deductions a Cost Seg study would provide: Best way to get this is by requesting a free feasibility analysis from a Cost Seg provider.

Determine the attributes of experience, knowledge, and capital needed to be successful, and evaluate how you stack up 4.

Rehab costs and  are key parts of evaluating deals, so it's great that you're diving into these concepts early.For rehab costs, creating a rough estimate starts with understanding the scope of work and local pricing for materials and labor.

Our team’s expertise in evaluating similar homes ensured the seller agreed on a fair price, making this a seamless acquisition for Partner Driven and our partner, Billy Medlen.

They'll charge $500-$1k (at least in my area) to come out, evaluate the home, and give you a plan.