>> I also tried and they really get the property and put in market to sell quickly and make money and it's hard with so much big sharks out their to grab. 

Often times, there are many good markets, but you also need to have the ability to jump on a deal quickly. 

I live in a small community where property is a bit more affordable but its quickly changing into a growing community.

A quick glance at housing affordability in AustinMedian Household Income App (Forbes): $73,493 ($6,124/mos)Cost of Living (Forbes): 15% above nat'l avgMedian Home Cost (SFR-ABOR Stats): $302,250Assume 5% Down Payment Conventional Loan- 30 year amortization- $15,112.50 down pmt + any closing costs• Percentage of residents with less than $1,000 saved: 56%• https://www.gobankingrates.com/…/…/americans-savings-state/…- $287,137.50 amt financed- 4.375% interest rateHow the payment looks:PI= $1,433 mosIns= $105 mosTaxes= $458.33 mos (Assume $5,500/yr)HOA= $25 mos$2,021.3/mos PITIDTI’sHousing ratio= app 33% @ median income ($2021/$6124)FHA should be at 31% or less with Conv/VA/FHA being around the same although all have exceptions in placeTotal DTIThese hover between high 30%’s to manually underwritten total DTI’s in the 50’s or higher depending on the programs@ 45% Total DTI Ratio and assuming the above PITI pmt that gives a borrower approximately $734 per month in all other creditor debt (cars/cc/personal loans/etc)These numbers are not perfect but are rather a quick illustration of current housing affordability in Austin for Retail Buyers.Summary: Housing is becoming less and less affordable in the COA for end retail buyersAssuming increases in property taxes/insurance/interest rates on the horizon how does this affect us as investors?

We're a quick 5-7 minute uber into the city. 

He quickly named a few, then said "I'll work on it Monday and get back to you".

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

People can blow through a 15k rehab budget pretty quickly without even accounting for structural issues or any big system replacements. 

I know I will have to see a tax accountant but wanted to get a quick idea on the process.

They never tell you this in the get-rich-quick buy-and-hold seminars, but there are simply a LOT of people who do not have and don't want to acquire the mindset and diverse skill set of a quality property manager.I also tell new investors to go through your first eviction with your lawyer.