On top of this if at all possible I’d recommend choosing specific neighborhoods to become an expert on as opposed to just thinking “anywhere in the San Antonio market could work”.

Bought under assessed value, slight value add through cosmetic rehab (paint, light fixtures, flooring) What was the outcome?

This allows investors to choose the most profitable and profitable areas for investment.

I would encourage you to sit down with a couple of real estate salespersons and choose one based upon experience as well as knowledge of the area. 

And I may get multiple bids for the same work, like multiple paint bids, multiple roof bids, multiple flooring bids, etc.

It's lengthy and of course, they can pick and choose what to read or jump around to what they want to learn. 

**Selecting Properties**: When choosing a property for Section 8, focus on neighborhoods with strong rental demand.

Even so, most people choose to buy coverage for things even if there's a 99% chance they won't need it.  

This was my first property, and while it's been a great learning experience, I made several mistakes along the way—ranging from choosing a realtor who was more focused on closing the deal than finding the right house, to having a poor inspection and overlooking issues hidden beneath the surface (literally).

Give your property a makeover, a fresh coat of paint.