You said you live in Austin, no better way to learn than directly so, there is a syndication group Viking Capital LLC, that is buying/raising for a 252 unit property in NewBraunfels, about 45 min south of Austin, watch their webinar at their website below and they have an 82 pg slide show as well, then take a 3 hour trip to go see it, walk the property, go into office ask about the units available/leasing how the market is from the office staff, look around for quality of property/deferred maintenace needed then drive the area for other competitor properties.

Whatever you decide please take a trip to see the house and drive the neighborhood before you purchase.

Preserve historic character 3.

There are no guarantees, but performing due diligence, an assessment of character, and affordability is what keeps up in business.

well until he has a criminal charge and is then indicted and is a no show with a warrent extra nothing will happen he has gotten away with it.. this move was premeditated once they knew how much trouble they were going to get into in the US.. really a genius move on their part. but goes to his character and credibilty. 

For your trip next week I would try to meet with a few well recommended and qualified real estate agents to get their estimates on the homes current as is value.

However, every time a showing is scheduled the place is so messy that it is impossible to get inside without tripping or potential injury.

I’ve spent $10k to fix issues like new HVAC and fridge.She’s also been complaining about uneven floors in the house, which she says are a tripping and splinter hazard.

DonAnswer questions like "what state should I invest in" or "what do I do with a tenant not paying" or my favorite "how do I transfer my home into a llc" which literally has been asked more times than a school bus of 10,000 kids on a trip asking "are we there yet". 

There are even a few folks on the phone with investors bidding live on these higher-end properties.There is an interesting cast of characters at the Fulton County tax sale.