This factoring includes the presence of competent contractors who can limit unforeseen surprises and costs.Myth 2: They're Too Risky to Invest InThere is risk in any investment; however, distressed properties are not inherently riskier than any other real estate investment.

B borderline A market, is the cost to build worth the risk atm?

Investing in real estate can be highly rewarding—but it also comes with risks.

You could find someone in the process of liquidating their portfolio and needs someplace to put their funds. 

Another benefit is lower flood risk...those may be famous last words, but you're in a good location/elevation relative to other parts of Houston metro.It is very street to street and block to block.

The salesperson says, put it in the closing statement or underwriting template somewhere.

Make sure to provide clear disclosures to the seller about the risks involved, especially regarding the existing mortgage staying in their name.Insurance Considerations – You’ll need to work with an insurance agent who understands sub-to deals, as the lender might require a policy that keeps the seller as the named insured.Due-On-Sale Clause – While banks rarely call loans due, it’s still a possibility.

If you don’t like it, you can always pivot and sell, convert to a long-term rental, or move into another investment strategy with the equity and knowledge you’ve built.Starting this way means you’ll go through every key step: finding a deal, securing financing, managing tenants, and understanding property operations, but in the lowest-risk way possible.

Just put on the page the things you think are important to you, that you want, and that you want for your spouse.

But you also have to apply your level of risk aversion or risk adjusted return.