These are my consideration for spec home:Any similar spec home in the neighborhood.Any newer house in the neighborhood.What is the highest price per/sqft in the neighborhood.or ask local real estate agent. 

I'm excited about buying my first home as I pursue a duplex here in Houston to launch my real estate journey.

Happy to connect and assist you in your real estate investing journey.Happy to connect if you are interested to expand your portfolio@Albert Bui @Carlos Valencia

Real estate wire fraud is becoming more common every year.

I have read a lot of books published by bigger pockets and other authors on real estate investing.

I just got a PO Box for a non real estate LLC.

@Jay LindgrenRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

In other words, when they start the process on my website (again this is a service our firm will offer), I will then connect them to an associate at the firm who will do the cost segregation study.

Put 30% down to flow positive immediately Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am really into real estate and I want to start as soon as possible, however I am studying abroad, and I'm constantly travelling.