Then having a good on-the-ground team is the key factor to rounding out the process.

There are several skip tracing companies, but keep in mind LLCs are a double skip process, first the company to find managers/owners and then skip tracking that company.

You have an extremely busy life already with kids and the W2 so you want to leverage their resources to speed up the process.

If you have been through a similar process or have contacts, it would be great if you can shed some light.

This is especially true given the high price I expect to pay for the property, as I think appreciation will give me the best ROI.I prefer house-hacking to out-of-state because:1) I want to own the house I live inThis is a pure emotional thing.

Have they help you during the construction process such as picking out finishes and walking the property for you? 

Six months of non-payment later, I realized she was just seeking a sucker landlord with a slack application process.

I had supplies and tools stolen in the process. 

I don't wanna run people away by asking for $50 app fee but should i simply trust the process?

I am looking to invest in my first rental property locally in and around Austin areas and wanted to see if there are any local kind hearted veteran investors who is willing to share their knowledge on how to get started in this process as i am completely NEW to rental property investing.