With $100k to invest, you're in a strong position to make a solid move into real estate.Since you're interested in multi-family (5+ units), I’d definitely recommend looking into markets like Indianapolis, which is known for strong rental demand and relatively affordable property prices compared to Georgia.

Tenants will tell on each other and describe other issues that have been ignored or neglected that the inspector didn't see.Once I've built that rapport, then I start my rent increases. 

I did have property managers check it out and property inspectors so even though I never walked in the properties I do think that I "saw them". 

FYI I did my due diligence and got a home inspector that was relatively OK.

Texas is indeed a competitive market, but with your background in IT and experience with stocks, you’re already well-equipped to analyze deals and make informed decisions.If you're open to exploring markets outside of Texas, I’d recommend looking into areas like Indianapolis.

I am an inspector, wholesaler/investor, GC, and help consult with other investors!

MLS, direct mail, through a wholesaler, etc.The property can be located in PA or NJ, they do not care.We have to send them a detailed comp reportWe have to have our GC's come out for bids (on our dollar)We have to have our inspector come out (on our dollar)We have to get the property under contract with a 10 day inspection period before we can show it to them or have their inspector come outThe contract has to be assignable$50,000 is the profit they ask us to shoot for6-8 week rehab time, no structural issuesOnce we find a property and get it under contract, we must immediately pay $795 for their inspector to come out, send them our comp report and our GC estimates.  

I am in Indianapolis and there is a lot of great opportunities for flips but I want to know what challenges to be on the look out for. 

I’ve been focusing on new build duplexes in the Indianapolis market, where we’re seeing strong rental returns and growth potential.If you’re ever curious about expanding into other markets or want to discuss strategies to grow your portfolio, I’d love to connect and share insights.

I'm in Indianapolis and the mistakes I see remote investors making is not understanding the differences in price points from the coastal markets vs. the midwest.