In areas like Frisco, Plano, or Arlington, proximity to major employers and universities like TCU or SMU can make a big difference.Stay Curious and PersistentReal estate investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

I have made a lot of money doing BRRRR and the majority of my purchases have achieved the infinite return.  

Tell him you'll give him a call :) This is one of the reasons why we tell tenants they need to vacate the property for any major repairs.  

There is no "secret" to finding them--- you just have to search, but most major metros have them.

Real Estate Investing is for the vast majority of time not classical "investing", it's a business.

I believe as an organization you should take a look at how you are handling your investor relations and strive to do better.

It was a good learning experience, but it made me realize that staying away from major rehabs (for now) might be the best move until I have a more reliable system in place.That said, having family in the area like your sister and brother-in-law is a huge advantage!

The biggest employer shut down about a year ago and 3  hurricanes (2 major) hit directly in the last year.

When complaints were filed due to major issues raised, some states prosecuted the companies for depriving buyers of ownership rights and outright deeded the houses to buyers (regardless of breach of contract and default on loans), with huge restitutions to be paid to state and end buyers.

Yet, I regularly correct major errors made on tax returns by HRB people and even by CPAs.