That said, I live in Texas, and I have found that the property taxes and insurance are prohibitively high to make a short term rental work here.

If you know anyone who works in those markets that would be great. 

I told them that I work with real estate investors that would be able to help them and put some money in their pocket to help them with their crushing debt and bills so they wont go into foreclosure on both houses How did you finance this deal?

I told them that I work with real estate investors that would be able to help them and put some money in their pocket to help them with their crushing debt and bills so they wont go into foreclosure on both houses How did you finance this deal?

Quote from @Alex Mull: I know that turnkey might not lead to the best financial savings, but I like how most of the work is done for me.

Charming, smaller coastal towns with a slower pace of life, natural amenities, seclusion and semi-self sustainability are high on the wish list of many high level clients and investors. 

You can make the numbers work , but they will be close . 

If you're strictly seeking off-market deals, I recommend connecting with and working with a reliable/resourceful wholesaler instead of a real estate agent.

The value-add versions of these properties do not hit very often, and sometimes the rehab work is not light and cosmetic.

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