Looking for some insight on this unique situation - I tried to search for answers online and completely struck out.

Go online, get it done in 20 minutes, you'll hear back in a week.

We just completed a total gut in the West end area and the total cost was 130K for a major rehab.  

When it comes to pre-foreclosures and REOs, I just want to make sure there aren't any major pitfalls that I need to be aware of.  

Agents also take care of the vast majority of the paperwork in a transaction.  

The house is all electric and very high efficiency with LED lighting, low flow toilets, brand new heat pump providing heat and air conditioning.The majority of respondents to my renter profile respond that they don't meet the minimum 600 credit score.

But there are a couple of major differences between New Orleans and Houston. 

I've had new VA clients this year miss out on properties in multiple offer situations by asking the seller to pay their closing costs (against my firm advice to the contrary) because of something they read online or someone told them about VA loans.

There are multiple companies that will assist with FSBO, usually they charge a small fee of $200-$500 and will get your property listed on all of the major sites plus MLS.

I will try contact all major companies and see if there is interest.