Things just require more ongoing expenses percentage wise out of state because you have to pay people to do everything for you and you will have a longer time building relationships with vendors even when getting decent referrals. 

In other words, FB marketplace cast offs won't be the best fit unless you're lucky enough to come by some Pottery Barn or West Elm or brands like that. 

Quote from @Sabian Ripplinger: i want to possibly use hard money this year to grow quicker   and can you use them for new builds  who should i use and  any tips?   

Whether you're curious about cost-effective renovations, navigating building codes, or optimizing a property's layout, feel free to reach out.

Please see the rough numbers below :Tear down house price 350k,Construction cost 165 sqft * 2 build=627k Darnell, did you get your questions answered?

Since you're 6-12 months away from buying, use this time to build investor relationships, master deal analysis, and secure financing.

We are looking to connect with others to build a solid foundation to our newly started company. 

I purchased my first rental property a month ago and I’ve learned more about real estate and home building in that one month than the rest of my life combined.

Being based in Austin, you’re in one of the most dynamic markets out there, which gives you a fantastic foundation to build on!

We've been continuously improving it, but it has been working exceptionally well for us since we hired a developer for the complete build-out a year ago.