A local lender has a first-time homebuyer program that offers 0% down with no PMI and $2k towards closing costs with a very competitive rate (6.025% as of 8/19/24).

The expense of making an error or hiring the wrong contractor can very quickly be much greater than just hiring a PM. 

Modern finishes, Washer and dryer and refrigerator.3bed/2bath minimum is preferred in the Texas Market.If you can add 2 car garage, that will make it more desirable and attach more buyers.All the best

Lease renews 08/2025Unit C - 2 bed 1 bath, not updated - occupied with very long-term tenant (several years) - rent is currently $710 - month to month.

- this is a real, but very small, risk.

Sharing my experiences not only inspires but also confirms beyond a doubt that I am the real thing, the financial guru.The best social media post is when we distribute cheques to our investors.

But the problem is and was that a lot of tenants are not paying rent and very hard to get them out (almost impossible).

@Natalie Johnstone I would look in areas you have some knowledge of, that you possibly have connections in or at the very least are landlord friendly and experiencing strong economic growth!

The court decided that the $21k education expense was not deductible as business expenses but would be considered, at best, the start-up cost.

A flip doesn't seem to then be reasonable, but best to look at it as a buy and hold.Question is...is there another way?