Or will you be depending on a PM?

I don’t like providing  blanket SF costs as there are scopes that differ depending on the home but it’s very difficult to complete a gut renovation on a 2,000 SF home for less than $200,000 if you’re pulling all proper permits and and not cutting corners.

@Hoa NguyenIt depends on the capital provider.

So in short, yes, investors are still buying properties in San Diego, but not all, it depends on what they are looking for.

While I still suggest you get an Attorney to handle it, they can provide you with the Notice of Trustee Sale and a scrip to read at the Auction as these do no vary by countyYou can also go to the  Aransas County Clerk's office website or any other Texas county for that matter  and print a Notice and tailor it to your property. 

Something to note, if you pay cash for the house and later require access to those funds, utilizing a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) allows you to retrieve that money.Secondly, the right approach for investing depends on several factors.

SEO is awesome, but takes time and depends on how much competition there is.

It depends on how much you're willing to spend. 

@Dairek Lewis yes, it's possible but depends on what and where you are looking. 

It all depends on your goals and what is important to you.