I watch a lot of David Greene's YT videos and have messaged him directly and he gave me solid advice - if I'm going to buy outside of California, to go for appreciation states and look at the asset. 

One thing to watch out for is people who might overpromise or push deals that don’t align with your goals.

Yet deep secret s inside places ud never hear about yet they live tight next to you ....this is only because you know and can point 👉   ...it true , it's double punishment and does put lives at risk ..people they live with when vigilant groups do this type of stuff,...yet the guy who killed 3 people cause he likes to drive an drink is watching it all go down next to u waving at u,...just saying ,..u still being punished for what u done ?

Granted that's apples and oranges, because the new homes are larger and all in the suburbs, but as long as you can buy an existing home for half the price per square foot than a new construction home I would be careful with expecting peak appreciation.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

If he is able to put the pieces together to make that happen, then the world better watch out for WACKO, TX! 

Ask them to explain how you're supposed to have a warranty w/o them giving you the receipt.3) Labor Charges: should be defined in your PM contract OR they should present a bid for your approval with labor & materials.Now a couple of thoughts in the PMC's defense:1) If you didn't get a receipt, how did you match the exact same model at Lowe's, so the price of $530 is apples-to-apples?

Watch how others build off what someone said in the forums.

I’m currently renovating my first property (purchased as a foreclosure) specifically for a student rental but chose finishes that many people watching from afar have said are “too nice” for a student rental.

You would also need to be at the project site every day watching the work and managing the contractors.