Hey everyone, As someone that is just starting out I wanted to thank you all for the solid content on here; it has been incredibly helpful!

This is in addition to the solid company growth at Raytheon as well as the military base.

With little to no experience in pricing out reno I run a low end estimate of 10k to refinish hard woods, lay floor in bath and kitchen, hang drywall in all 3bed and 1 bath, and paint everything.

Buy on cash flow today, sprinkle in some value add, with a solid location and you will set yourself up with at least a single.  

I get the feeling that current tenant leases will have a huge impact on any commercial loan and as a result, there are not a lot of good deals on properties that have solid tenants.

Hi @Matt Wood, what area of Texas are you looking for recommendations?  

I'm in the Bourne area , and there's quite a few people who live in the area and work full time around this neck of the woods.

Clear communication from the start is paramount, as well as a solid contract.

When you have an OOS property with a reputable Turnkey provider (or a truly solid, reputable PM, if you go the DIY route and assemble your own team) it cuts out the possibility of driving by, checking on tenants, etc.

@Scott Smith thank you for the solid direction.