They can provide professional advice and guidance based on their knowledge of local regulations, market trends, and investment opportunities.

I don't know the Austin market well, but based on my research, you most likely will not cash flow in that market for a few years at best.

I would base this on your numbers, not sellers (seller financials are one of the biggest jokes of this industry), and your return requirements.

I recommend looking into areas near economic bases - close to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, New Albany, etc.

If you have trouble showing income and the property is non owner occupied, you may qualify based on DSCR 

(option to go to 24, but I want the initial project to begin locally.)Location- OhioMarket type- Local, within 8 miles to meBuilds- Identical 2700sf, 4 bed, 3 bath , placing the same structure that meets the tenants criteria in 9 locations.Debt: Seeking a refinancing option  based on a 9% cap rateThe difference ( 450,000 x 9= 4,050,000    vs    NOI of $384,261 / 9% = 4,269,576 or $474k/property + tenant)with our continued rates of appreciation and a standardized tenant/lease structure in place, this should be a win for everyone.Who has a solution?

Appreciation is based on the specific/immediate area of a specific property...not the state. 

We then also have a team of “coaches” that will help make sense of the numbers and provide feedback based on the data we have seen from hundreds of other successful deals before.Rehab: Another resource we provide is inspection report and rehab bid reviews with our construction coaches.

BiggerPockets is an excellent site for networking with other investors and obtaining referrals for agents who are favorable to investors.Real estate Brokers: Seek out Cypress, Katy, and Sugar Land-based brokerages with a significant presence.

My advice is to limit your use of credit cards to front costs that are reimbursable with a bank draw in a loan that you have originated.