Here’s how they approached it:1.Scraping Listings: They used web scraping tools like Beautiful Soup and GPT APIs to scan Airbnb for properties in their target areas.2.Image Analysis: They trained an AI model to analyse listing photos, identifying homes with solid potential (good structure, layout, location) that were undervalued due to low-quality photos.

@Benjamin Sanders I agree that getting multiple quotes is the best approach.

Each town has its own benefits and drawbacks, so be sure to research them based on your rental approach.

Here’s how I’d approach it:1.

House hacking and leveraging my W-2 income to stack properties before transitioning into full-time real estate makes a lot of sense, and I'll definitely keep this approach in mind.

I appreciate the difference in approaches.  

Would this be more in line with the "gifting" approach? 

This straightforward process allows you to verify encumbrances before considering a property investment.Alternatively, engaging a title company can offer a more comprehensive approach to uncovering liens.

I’ve worked with investors who faced similar permit issues, and what worked for them was approaching the local municipality with transparency.

@Robert BriggsSince a cash-out refi and HELOC aren’t viable options in Texas, and personal loans have high interest rates, consider a few alternatives.