Take your time, be wise, and time will reward you.

As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search

If you use cash flow - it's more safe imo and debt leverage is risk but reward if you execute on a value add project.

Never fully trust anyone that isn't willing to share the negative aspects of all this.As I'm sure you've experienced, this can be a very rewarding path to take and depending on your grit and determination, overcoming all the pitfalls are well worth the effort.Cheers and drive safe!

Reward: Assess whether the uncertainty surrounding the current occupants, title clarity, and liens aligns with your risk tolerance.

There's no need for me to keep asking for a response because their lack of responsiveness hurts them and rewards me.You aren't going to like every tenant, and should count your blessings that two of them are really good. 

If you're going to run a successful business renovating houses, ultimately you being proficient at/and or managing said proficiency in estimating will be a crucial part of your underwriting.Google "how to estimate house remodeling" your hard work will be rewarded.

Real estate investing should reward value add, not subsidized leverage.

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House hacking can be very rewarding, but at the same time - do your research on surrounding markets - maybe in the Oldsmar/Westchase area you may find something better out in those areas.