The project will offer both townhomes and single family units and is in an amazing location (5 minute walk from the historic district).

Essentially at the end of the day, the city just wants their money but I will say one of the only good things that I have noticed about the process is that it allows you to fix issues that are not up to code which is going to save you a lot of headache down the road.If you need help with a great architect, I have someone who could help you and when it comes to getting those permits, my best advice is to be a squaeky wheel.

Disclosures are a little different—since wholesalers often don’t live in or own the property long-term, they don’t provide much in the way of disclosures, which means you’re essentially relying on your own inspection, your contractors, or boots on the ground to tell you the condition.

I tend to purchase properties in excellent school districts that are ugly, outdated and renovate to rent which is cheaper on the purchase side and provides instant equity. 

If its their only listing they can make you a co host and they can essentially leave the account.

It sounds like you're offering your place to them essentially as an "Airbnb" in exchange for their labor...

I assumed I'd be paying this until 2028 based on my amortization schedule.Here's what changed: Even though Austin's market has essentially flatlined (only 2.3% appreciation YoY as of September 2025), the combination of my regular payments over 2.5 years plus that modest appreciation pushed my LTV close enough to 80% to take action.The Current Market Reality (September 2025)Let's be honest about where we are:- Austin: Median $555K, up only 2.3% YoY (basically flat)- Phoenix: Oversupply issues, rents declining- Tampa: Similar oversupply challenges- Denver: Still seeing modest growth- Midwest markets: Best opportunities (Columbus, Kansas City showing 5-7% growth)With 30-year rates at 6.2-6.3% (just dropped from 6.6% last week), many investors are looking at refinancing.

Certainly felt safe enough to move my kids into with good school district but older homes.Asking $319k, I ran numbers with 10% down, 7% rate, $6k closing costs.

What is Evernest even doing if all of us property owners are the ones essentially managing things?

I know how to use Graphical Information Server to find property and link to the Central Appraisal District info.