When buying, we try to pick the NPNs that are in late stage foreclosure.In a recent thread, most investors recommend staying away from NY and NJ.

Then specifically for the pictures, do some staging/prepping first.

I'd like to talk with a few lenders within a one month period to avoid excessive hard inquiries on my credit.

Relationship at this stage is not so as important as getting someone who has knowledge and experience.2) $50K income won't take you too far.

One house was ravaged by a fire and the plan is to just tear it down and hold the lot (the area is in the beginning stages of revitalization).  

Yes/NoTo slow the growth of property taxes, yearly revenue increases should be capped at 4%, with increases in excess of 4% requiring voter approval.

Your headwinds here include access to capital, lack of excess liquidity, 50 other investors who will fight you for the property, and difficulty of the FHA / 203k loan. 

I’m currently at about the same stage as you with building my database.

I’ve always get stuck at this stage, I don’t want it to go away because it’s a potential deal I believe.Any suggestions?

As healthy as Dallas's generally very strong RE market is, what other markets in Texas do you consider to be an alternative for investors who might be hesitant to jump into Dallas or Austin at this late stage?