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It was a 1962, ranch-style house with blocked galvanized pipes and a busted water heater!

It could be a good choice if you prefer more personal space or want flexibility with different rental terms (like longer stays for remote workers).In general, duplexes are more limited in Austin and can appreciate well, while single-family homes give you future flexibility and a wider tenant pool.

There are two items that you need to completely solve this problem for your rehabs: properly built Design Boards and a Finish Schedule.

.✔ Invest in Professional Photos – High-quality photos and a well-written listing can significantly improve interest, especially in a slower rental season.✔ Ensure All Basic Maintenance Issues Are Addressed – A rental sitting on the market is a great time to check for leaks, HVAC performance, paint touch-ups, and deep cleaning to make sure it’s move-in ready.

I asked him a lot of questions about the business and as soon as I got home I was doing research and joining RE forums focused on multi family.

I carry the standard home owner insurance and a separate $1M liability policy. 

Once those guys are in place and you have a go-to title company that your realtor recommends and a lawyer.

On a more enterprise scale, I employ RevMax software as well as a fractional revenue manager who looks at the prices daily on a market level and a comp set level. 

Get a full inspection (by an inspector who knows what they're doing) and a sewer line scope.