Depending how much of the neighborhood is a hot zone for renting rather buying, and which Property type is performing better than the other (meaning 1bd 1ba 2 floor renting out faster and much more consistently than a 2bd 1ba 1 floor), you can make your choice of those factors as well as other ones that impact your decision for what you wanna do with your investment.

He has a knack for making bad choices. 

If I can replace the bathtub with a shower, I'd be able to make the bathroom feel larger.  

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career. 

@Jorge Vazquez we stopped doing signs over 10 years ago.We had a separate phone number on our signs, so were able to track traffic & applications from them.We were getting more & BETTER leads from our online ads then the signs - so an easy choice to stop using them (also time & money savings).

An easy flip at 7-10% return might be more lucrative than a larger project that takes longer and more chances for cost over runs. 

Lots of good choices! 

While I can't speak for the other markets, Columbus is a solid choice as an investor myself.

Most of our newer investors approach 2-3 lenders to discuss loan options.Some lenders recommend making your financing inquiries within a 45-day time period to avoid larger drops in your credit scores.All the best!

Using LVP was a smart choice—it holds up well when wet and is cost-effective to replace.