Do I work with Agent X, but they charge more....or do I work with Agent Y who charges less, but they aren't as good as Agent X.Then the problem is A, B and C Agents, who charge the same as Agent X who is good, but A, B and C arnt nearly as good as Agent X.

OP should have rock-solid comp's for ARV BEFORE entering flip.

I'd also HIGHLY recommend connecting with a local rock star real estate agent.4. 

I’m considering Round Rock and Pflugerville as top options.

Quote from @Kevin Rock: I bought my first duplex using a hard money loan.

Other great areas to include would be Memphis, Little Rock, OKC and Tulsa.

My husband and I decided to purchase our first property in Round Rock, TX for STR.

BUYER BEWARE: Kris Krohn says they have a "Rock Solid Guarantee".

Some contractors have insurance, some are 1 man band with no overhead, quality of work factors into cost, level of finishes.We created a calculator for our clients to use here in Chicago, specific to our renovation pricing, but even that is just a guess based on some assumptions.If you can find a quality general contractor, pay them like @Bruce Woodruff mentioned, and it will make your life so much easier...you may eat into some of your profits, but being able to rinse and repeat with someone you trust is priceless!

It's a lot easier to add properties to an already rock solid process.