Cash is king, but some people have special circumstances (such as rent back or other timeline things) that can make your offer stand out if you can accommodate them.

Sub out the flooring to someone who specialized in that one thing.3.

@Michael Giancola - It's sometimes difficult to find a CPA who both specializes in real estate and is located close to you in Austin.There are lots of good CPAs on Bigger Pockets who work remotely and have clients all over the country.

@Michael Giancola - It's sometimes difficult to find a CPA who both specializes in real estate and is located close to you in Austin.There are lots of good CPAs and Enrolled Agents on Bigger Pockets who work remotely and have clients all over the country.

Truth be known there are some special assessments that are in the thought process. 

The doctor discusses your lifestyle with you and recommends some changes in your routine and your nutrition and suggests some supplements.

Preferably one that actively purchases investments like you are purchasing.2) An investment specialized local realtorThese 2 specialists will give you a list of practical solutions, and then you can create a road map and the 3 of you can work in lockstep, with the same goals to get you there.

Then I would find an agent that specializes in multifamily like @Brian J Allen stated.

Some will act like they will treat you special, that was a red flag for me, look for processes and systems.

My goal is help people get into a nice home with a landlord they can count on, improve the neighborhood and generate long term wealth for my family and to supplement my pension from the Fire Dept, As a start!