I'm looking at SFH ($150 to %250K range) in the surrounding suburbs of Austin.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" and "Richest Man in Babylon", both are free audiobooks on YouTube.I have learned a lot from the BP podcasts and webinars.I have learned most by surrounding myself with the right people.Good luck on your journey, you are on the right track!

They become run down quickly because the people living there either do not have the money to spend to fix them up or spend that money on other things (whatever those things may be).You propose to build a substandard size less desirable structure than the surrounding area, which seems to indicate  (based on other similar price points) that it will quickly become one of the most undesirable places to live in that area due to High Violent Crime.

Morning BP,For all the Philadelphia (and surrounding) local investors, what are your thoughts on the surrounding suburbs and counties?

I know the market in the surrounding metro and knew that the fixing would be cosmetic How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I am interested in the opinions of others who are familiar with San Pedro or at least the surrounding areas.

My house is surrounded by tall trees so I feel like if I don't want to be cleaning gutters several times a year then I need to remove more trees or find a gutter solution. 

When you are brand new you want to be surrounded by top agents.

Looking to surround myself with like minded people.

Be surrounded by people doing what you want to do.