People all of the time, "over estimate" the opportunity and "underestimate" the cost and challenges in doing a profitable flip.

@Deirdre Lizio see a lot of competiting PMCs start with a pledge of doing it better than "what's out there".Always interesting to revisit them 3-5 years later - after they've experienced the reality of challenging tenants AND owners.Look no further than Evernest: they started out with flat fee management at $99/month and promises of better & fairer service & pricing.Now they're at 10%, capped at $199/month - wonder what changed?

Any advice or guidance from those with wholesaling experience would be especially helpful—things like realistic expectations about finding deals, managing seller relationships, or navigating the challenges of the wholesaling process.I also plan to get my real estate license shortly after returning.

There is a organization called Mirror Indy who, IMO, has written a couple of great articles about the IHA challenges.

It's going to be challenging to find another house hack with as low of a monthly payment as you currently have, given the low interest rate.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

The volatility of Austin's RE market also presents challenges.

Some investors have found that working with the right team even in challenging markets can be a pleasant and profitable venture.  

This is something I make sure to discuss with anyone I partner with so that the last thing we face down the road is a margin call.

Facepalm: the act of literally hitting yourself in the face with your palm out of frustration1 property is doing ok.1 property had a suncoast employee rent it and stopped paying after 1 month.