Understand that I've only been to the US twice on vacation so the numbers are my starting point.I am trying to hone in on areas where the average income is equal to or greater than the national average but I'm told that the Zipcode might be too broad and you need to zoom in closer but not sure how to do that from over here

The reason is you still have carve-outs even for a full 100% non-recourse loan where typically they leave exceptions for bankruptcy and fraud which is understandable.Now where some lender get you is they say 100% non-recourse but the carve-out language is so broad it is a recourse loan in disguise and worthless.

It's good to have a broad perspective of transactions since oftentimes the end result of an investment is either a retail sale or a market-rent priced rental to a buyer or tenant who isn't an investor. 

Not from an auction company as they tend to be biased on that process and it's success rate BUT from an investor frequently purchasing at different ones.It's important that people use the word auction broadly but it can mean many different things.

The good news is that Texas has a pretty good economy (I know that is pretty broad as its a big state) and markets are coming up.

Are we talking some paint, some finishing touches, and steller staging, or is it closer to the other end of the spectrum?

I'm making a broad statement because flipping isn't my forte and I'm pretty ignorant in that area right now until I get experience under my belt.The more I look at this house the more possibilities I see with it.

See Brandon is on the opposite spectrum from me.His bread and butter is managing and mine is selling.That's like me putting in a clause that if you buy through me you have to choose me to manage it and the fees will be really fat.I don't manage because I don't like it and I love the art of the deal.I wouldn't force myself onto a buyer or seller for management when it's not my forte.

Your question is a bit broad, if you can be more specific on what you want to know about it may help fill out the conversation.One of the concerns with Seller originated notes is going to be compliance with SAFE Act.

I'm learning now how to tweak my list, my first is probably way too broad.