As a local investor and local Realtor, we run across off-market properties often and can help determine a fair price by providing an ARV (after repair value), and introducing you to some local contractors in the area.By the way, Lawrence has a local investor meetup every 2nd Wednesday of the month and Topeka has one on the 4th Wednesdays. 

Income generation is expected to commence for two houses during the rehabilitation phase upon securing tenants.

It helps getting a good deal on a property and securing financing.

How are the application of the lawsHere in Houston, you can even go down another level and take into consideration the specific judge for the court precinct to consider if they're landlord friendly.We have judges here providing legal advice on how to appeal etc. 

Since banks can earn this yield with essentially zero risk, other alternatives (with risk) would need to provide higher returns.

It's important to note that this isn’t a PO Box; it's a mailbox that provides a physical street address.

Direct Control: Managing the project yourself gives you direct control over every aspect, from selecting materials to scheduling subcontractors, ensuring that your vision is accurately 3.Learning Experience: Taking on the role of a GC can be a valuable learning experience, providing insight into the construction process and improving your skills for future projects.4.

Based on the numbers you provided, your cost of capital is higher than your best case cash yield (cap rate).

I've also found that most of the housing providers are much more responsive to tenants than they are to landlords.

If your "investor friendly" real estate agent isn't providing you with a menu of services or commission packages, ask for it.