There services in some areas (not mine) that specialize in probate lists.

If you're in the gray/grey area when the rules are not clear, how unclear are they, and what shade of grey (yes, yes, I get the reference) are you using?

.)- Ask the neighbors (unfortunately a lot of these houses are in run down areas and the neighbors are transient renters who don't know anything)Pay Sources:- Peoplefinder.com (not too expensive, shows a lot of addresses, married/maiden names, relatives, roommates, etc.

I would contact a realtor in that area to get a deeper scoop on this. 

I would like to invest in the Shreveport area.

Mitigation Strategy: Investors should evaluate the long-term appreciation potential of properties in rent-controlled areas, considering factors like location and market demand. 3.

My husband, myself and my four pups are selling our house in Austin metro area and looking to move to a new more affordable market.

Once you figure out a strategy that you want to do, next I would learn about potential markets for that strategy and focus on 1 or 2 markets that you have some kind of competitive advantage in (you live there and know the area, you have friends/family/a good realtor there etc). 

This can reduce labor costs, but be mindful of the time commitment.Leverage Economies of Scale: If you're working on multiple flips or rehabs, bundling similar tasks or projects together can help reduce costs by hiring one contractor or vendor for multiple jobs.Prioritize High-Impact Repairs: Focus on renovations that add the most value, such as kitchen or bathroom upgrades, while avoiding over-improving areas that won't significantly increase the property's resale value.By combining these strategies, you can manage rising costs while maximizing your potential returns on fix-and-flip projects.Kind regards,

Maybe move to 30+ day rentals at that point if it can work.There are a lot of risks.