Go to local real estate investor meet ups.

Learned that hired labor is the highest cost when rehabbing or fixing up to flip.

And would they be willing to do financing for you so you don't have to pay cash up front? 

We are in 11 markets, including Huntsville and would be happy to set up a call to talk over some options. 

The house next door to this one is for sale also, so going to see how fast I can save up to buy it also.

3) Average income was up 4.5% in 2024.

Local Investment StrategiesHouse Hacking: Given the affordable entry prices, Albuquerque can be a great place to start house hacking, especially near the university areas.BRRRR: For those familiar with the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat method, there are opportunities in Albuquerque to purchase under-valued properties, especially in areas undergoing gentrification.Airbnb/Short Term Rentals: As previously mentioned, the city's rich cultural appeal can make certain properties lucrative for short-term rentals.

Try to hang on until the end of the lease, or at least until there’s only 15-30 days left if the tenant is really keeping the property up and will let people walk the property while they pay rent.

If that works you may end up with tenants who stay longer and fewer vacancies.

Here is something I dug up that might be of interest. 10" Memory foam queen mattress.